State
Land Area
13.9 sq mi
Density
1,029.7/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-3.39%
Growth Since 2010
-20.39%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
21,514
Clarksdale is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 14,300, it is the 29th largest city in Mississippi and the 2374th largest city in the United States. Clarksdale is currently declining at a rate of -3.39% annually and its population has decreased by -20.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,962 in 2010. Clarksdale reached it's highest population of 21,673 in 1970. Spanning over 14 miles, Clarksdale has a population density of 1,030 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clarksdale is $44,560 with a poverty rate of 34.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $602 per month, and the median house value is $66,800. The median age in Clarksdale is 33 years, 29.1 years for males, and 35.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.3 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarksdale was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,514 | -557 | -2.59% |
| 2019 | 22,071 | -557 | -2.52% |
| 2018 | 22,628 | -557 | -2.46% |
| 2017 | 23,185 | -658 | -2.84% |
| 2016 | 23,843 | -666 | -2.79% |
| 2015 | 24,509 | -334 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 24,843 | -340 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 25,183 | -434 | -1.72% |
| 2012 | 25,617 | -233 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 25,850 | -256 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 26,106 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,238 | 81.85% |
| White | 2,745 | 16.97% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 0.50% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,862 | 2.69 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 1,948 | 1.14 | 41.1 |
| Female | 1,889 | 3.82 | 35.7 |
| Married | 1,718 | 3.07 | 67.5 |
| Male | 307 | 3.42 | 40.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 681 | 6.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,068 | 10.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,475 | 25.41% |
| Some College | 2,360 | 24.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,229 | 12.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,287 | 13.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 640 | 6.57% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,539 | 6,005 | 1,267 |
| White | 2,122 | 1,959 | 645 |
| Asian | 64 | 12 | |
| Multiple Races | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$25,782
Average Earnings
$31,574
Average Male
$20,816
Average Female
98.58% of Clarksdale residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,040 | 5,032 | 38.59% |
| White | 2,671 | 371 | 13.89% |
| Asian | 110 | 72 | 65.45% |
| Multiple | 81 | 11 | 13.58% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
34.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.94%
Male Poverty Rate
36.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is Multiple, with 13.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.04%.
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 572 | 6.23% |
| White | 151 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 11 | 17.19% |
16.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
99.62% of Clarksdale residents were born in the United States, with 88.52% having been born in Mississippi. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,300 | -502 | -3.39% |
| 2019 | 14,802 | -502 | -3.28% |
| 2018 | 15,304 | -412 | -2.62% |
| 2017 | 15,716 | -502 | -3.10% |
| 2016 | 16,218 | -483 | -2.89% |
| 2015 | 16,701 | -271 | -1.60% |
| 2014 | 16,972 | -264 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 17,236 | -329 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 17,565 | -176 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 17,741 | -189 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 17,930 | -2,715 | -1.40% |
| 2000 | 20,645 | 928 | 0.46% |
| 1990 | 19,717 | -1,420 | -0.69% |
| 1980 | 21,137 | -536 | -0.25% |
| 1970 | 21,673 | 568 | 0.27% |
| 1960 | 21,105 | 4,566 | 2.47% |
| 1950 | 16,539 | 4,371 | 3.12% |
| 1940 | 12,168 | 2,125 | 1.94% |
| 1930 | 10,043 | 2,491 | 2.89% |
| 1920 | 7,552 | 3,473 | 6.35% |
| 1910 | 4,079 | 2,279 | 8.52% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | 0.00% |