Clarksdale, Mississippi Population 2022
Clarksdale is a city located in Coahoma County Mississippi. Clarksdale has a 2020 population of 13,763. It is also the county seat of Coahoma County. Clarksdale is currently declining at a rate of -2.67% annually and its population has decreased by -23.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,928 in 2010.
The average household income in Clarksdale is $45,894 with a poverty rate of 38.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $613 per month, and the median house value is $65,100. The median age in Clarksdale is 33.1 years, 30.1 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Clarksdale Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarksdalewas:
- Black or African American: 82.52%
- White: 15.62%
- Asian: 0.71%
- Two or more races: 0.55%
- Other race: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,106 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 25,851 | -255 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 25,616 | -235 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 25,182 | -434 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 24,840 | -342 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 24,500 | -340 | -1.39% |
| 2016 | 23,834 | -666 | -2.79% |
| 2017 | 23,214 | -620 | -2.67% |
| 2018 | 22,605 | -609 | -2.69% |
| 2019 | 22,124 | -481 | -2.17% |
| 2020 | 21,643 | -481 | -2.22% |
| 2021 | 21,162 | -481 | -2.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,396 | 15.62% |
| Black or African American | 12,660 | 82.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.71% |
| Some Other Race | 48 | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 85 | 0.55% |
Clarksdale Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,709 | 2.61 | 50.1 |
| Married | 1,488 | 3.05 | 70.9 |
| Male | 449 | 3.25 | 44.1 |
| Female | 1,709 | 3.79 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 2,063 | 1.18 | 47.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 698 | 7.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,070 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 2,392 | 25.07% |
| Some College | 2,389 | 25.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,271 | 13.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,080 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 642 | 6.73% |
Clarksdale Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| White | 1,871 | 1,766 | 550 |
| Black | 7,460 | 5,878 | 1,079 |
| Asian | 64 | 9 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 43 | 6 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$21,785
Average Earnings
$30,441
Average Male
$17,445
Average Female
Clarksdale Language by Age
Clarksdale Language
98.46% of Clarksdale residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.45% of the population.
Clarksdale Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 109 | 101 | 92.66% |
| Multiple | 85 | 52 | 61.18% |
| Black | 12,446 | 5,309 | 42.66% |
| White | 2,262 | 341 | 15.08% |
| Other | 11 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 106 | 37 | 34.91% |
38.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.78%
Male Poverty Rate
39.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clarksdale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is Asian, with 92.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is Hispanic, with 34.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.22%.
Clarksdale Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Clarksdale Married by Age and Sex
Clarksdale Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clarksdale Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 8.14% |
| Black | 478 | 5.29% |
| Asian | 8 | 12.50% |
Clarksdale Veterans by Education
18.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.73%
Born in Clarksdale
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.49% of Clarksdale residents were born in the United States, with 86.73% having been born in Mississippi. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,800 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 4,079 | 2,279 | 8.52% |
| 1920 | 7,552 | 3,473 | 6.35% |
| 1930 | 10,043 | 2,491 | 2.89% |
| 1940 | 12,168 | 2,125 | 1.94% |
| 1950 | 16,539 | 4,371 | 3.12% |
| 1960 | 21,105 | 4,566 | 2.47% |
| 1970 | 21,673 | 568 | 0.27% |
| 1980 | 21,137 | -536 | -0.25% |
| 1990 | 19,717 | -1,420 | -0.69% |
| 2000 | 20,645 | 928 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 17,928 | -2,717 | -1.40% |
| 2011 | 17,743 | -185 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 17,561 | -182 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 17,227 | -334 | -1.90% |
| 2014 | 16,956 | -271 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 16,680 | -276 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 16,196 | -484 | -2.90% |
| 2017 | 15,717 | -479 | -2.96% |
| 2018 | 15,271 | -446 | -2.84% |
| 2019 | 14,894 | -377 | -2.47% |
| 2020 | 14,517 | -377 | -2.53% |
| 2021 | 14,140 | -377 | -2.60% |
| 2022 | 13,763 | -377 | -2.67% |