Clarksdale is a city located in Coahoma County Mississippi. Clarksdale has a 2024 population of 13,543. It is also the county seat of Coahoma County. Clarksdale is currently declining at a rate of -2.22% annually and its population has decreased by -8.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,769 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarksdale is $50,019 with a poverty rate of 40.7%. The median age in Clarksdale is 35.4 years: 32.7 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarksdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,969 | 81.04% |
| White | 2,237 | 15.15% |
| Two or more races | 442 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,849 | 2.47 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 2,304 | 1.19 | 43 | 57 |
| Female | 1,784 | 3.74 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Married | 1,284 | 2.76 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 477 | 3.06 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,011 | 10.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,019 | 10.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,211 | 12.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 753 | 8.05% |
| High School Graduate | 2,056 | 21.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 879 | 9.39% |
| Some College | 2,429 | 25.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,230 | 5,608 | 1,272 |
| White | 1,801 | 1,714 | 627 |
| 2+ Races | 229 | 86 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 62 | 2 |
| Native American | 62 | 46 | 46 |
| Asian | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 74.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,802 | $81,875 | $41,319 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $83,167 | $43,125 |
| High School Graduate | $18,174 | $25,085 | $15,957 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,694 | $23,333 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,827 | $33,646 | $23,264 |
| Some College | $23,471 | $28,191 | $19,030 |
$26,827
Average Earnings
$33,646
Average Male
$23,264
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.52% of Clarksdale residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,820 | 5,288 | 44.74% |
| Multiple | 442 | 284 | 64.25% |
| White | 2,063 | 244 | 11.83% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 162 | 54.92% |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Native | 62 | 16 | 25.81% |
| Other | 19 | 13 | 68.42% |
40.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.5%
Male Poverty Rate
40.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarksdale is White, with 11.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.9% |
| High School | 37.32% |
| Some College | 35.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.59% |
| Female Employed | 27.75% |
| Male Employed | 19.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,307 | $59,009 |
| Households | $35,377 | $50,019 |
| Married Families | $83,684 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,189 | $33,319 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
19.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
560
Number of Veterans
522
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 273 |
| 35 to 54 | 121 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 364 | 4.24% |
| White | 187 | 9.69% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.79%
Born in Clarksdale
98.02%
Native Born
1.98%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
98.02% of Clarksdale residents were born in the United States, with 86.79% having been born in Mississippi. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,011 | -307 | -2.49% |
| 2028 | 12,318 | -306 | -2.42% |
| 2027 | 12,624 | -306 | -2.37% |
| 2026 | 12,930 | -307 | -2.32% |
| 2025 | 13,237 | -306 | -2.26% |
| 2024 | 13,543 | -307 | -2.22% |
| 2023 | 13,850 | -146 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 13,996 | -392 | -2.72% |
| 2021 | 14,388 | -381 | -2.58% |
| 2020 | 14,769 | -119 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 14,888 | -428 | -2.79% |
| 2018 | 15,316 | -426 | -2.71% |
| 2017 | 15,742 | -491 | -3.02% |
| 2016 | 16,233 | -469 | -2.81% |
| 2015 | 16,702 | -270 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 16,972 | -265 | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 17,237 | -329 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 17,566 | -179 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 17,745 | -181 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 17,926 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,645 | 928 | 4.71% |
| 1990 | 19,717 | -1,420 | -6.72% |
| 1980 | 21,137 | -536 | -2.47% |
| 1970 | 21,673 | 568 | 2.69% |
| 1960 | 21,105 | 4,566 | 27.61% |
| 1950 | 16,539 | 4,371 | 35.92% |
| 1940 | 12,168 | 2,125 | 21.16% |
| 1930 | 10,043 | 2,491 | 32.98% |
| 1920 | 7,552 | 3,473 | 85.14% |
| 1910 | 4,079 | 2,279 | 126.61% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -10,211 | -85.01% |