State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,018.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.60%
Growth Since 2010
-21.28%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
21,162
World Population Review
Clarksdale, Mississippi Population 2021
14,140
Clarksdale is a city located in Coahoma County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Coahoma County. With a 2020 population of 14,140, it is the 30th largest city in Mississippi and the 2406th largest city in the United States . Clarksdale is currently declining at a rate of -2.60% annually and its population has decreased by -21.28% 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 1,018 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clarksdale is $45,894 with a poverty rate of 35.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $599 per month, and the median house value is $65,400. 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 Clarksdale was:
- Black or African American: 81.84%
- White: 16.73%
- Asian: 0.73%
- Two or more races: 0.57%
- Other race: 0.14%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Clarksdale, Mississippi is 14,140 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,271.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,962.
Clarksdale, Mississippi Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,162 | -481 | -2.27% |
| 2020 | 21,643 | -481 | -2.22% |
| 2019 | 22,124 | -481 | -2.17% |
| 2018 | 22,605 | -609 | -2.69% |
| 2017 | 23,214 | -620 | -2.67% |
| 2016 | 23,834 | -666 | -2.79% |
| 2015 | 24,500 | -340 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 24,840 | -342 | -1.38% |
| 2013 | 25,182 | -434 | -1.72% |
| 2012 | 25,616 | -235 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 25,851 | -255 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 26,106 | 0.00% |
Clarksdale Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,876 | 81.84% |
| White | 2,632 | 16.73% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.14% |
Loading...
Clarksdale Population by Race
Clarksdale Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Clarksdale Population by Age
Clarksdale Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,847 | 2.62 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 2,039 | 1.15 | 40.5 |
| Female | 1,776 | 3.77 | 31 |
| Married | 1,626 | 3.03 | 65.3 |
| Male | 406 | 3.31 | 55.4 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
Loading...
Clarksdale Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 723 | 7.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 947 | 9.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,509 | 26.16% |
| Some College | 2,421 | 25.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,279 | 13.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,034 | 10.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 679 | 7.08% |
Loading...
Clarksdale Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Clarksdale Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,415 | 5,978 | 1,063 |
| White | 2,067 | 1,906 | 623 |
| Asian | 69 | 10 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 11 | |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Clarksdale Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$22,677
Average Earnings
$30,650
Average Male
$19,989
Average Female
Clarksdale Earnings by Educational Attainment
Clarksdale Language by Age
Loading...
Clarksdale Language
98.36% of Clarksdale residents speak only English, while 1.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
Clarksdale Language
Clarksdale Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,692 | 5,112 | 40.28% |
| White | 2,532 | 275 | 10.86% |
| Asian | 115 | 107 | 93.04% |
| Multiple | 89 | 14 | 15.73% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 14 | 36.84% |
| Other | 22 | 11 | 50.00% |
35.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.06%
Male Poverty Rate
37.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clarksdale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is Asian, with 93.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is White, with 10.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.45%.
Clarksdale Poverty
Clarksdale Poverty Rate by Education
Clarksdale Marital Status
Loading...
Marriage Rates
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Clarksdale Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
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 55-64.
Clarksdale Marital Status by Race
Loading...
Clarksdale Marital Status
Clarksdale Veterans by War
Clarksdale Veterans by Age
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 461 | 5.13% |
| White | 143 | 6.57% |
| Asian | 8 | 11.59% |
Clarksdale Veterans by Race
Clarksdale Veterans by Education
Loading...
18.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Clarksdale Veterans by Education
Loading...
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
Clarksdale Employment by Age
Loading...
Clarksdale Employment by Race
Loading...
Clarksdale Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.48% of Clarksdale residents were born in the United States, with 87.93% having been born in Mississippi. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Clarksdale Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,140 | -377 | -2.60% |
| 2020 | 14,517 | -377 | -2.53% |
| 2019 | 14,894 | -377 | -2.47% |
| 2018 | 15,271 | -446 | -2.84% |
| 2017 | 15,717 | -479 | -2.96% |
| 2016 | 16,196 | -484 | -2.90% |
| 2015 | 16,680 | -276 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 16,956 | -271 | -1.57% |
| 2013 | 17,227 | -334 | -1.90% |
| 2012 | 17,561 | -182 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 17,743 | -185 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 17,928 | -2,717 | -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% |