Clarke County's estimated 2026 population is 14,985 with a growth rate of -0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clarke County is the 56th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 16,723 and has seen a growth of -10.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clarke County includes 63.27% White, 34.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (63.27%)
Black or African American (34.36%)
Two or more races (2.18%)
Asian (0.13%)
Native American (0.05%)
Other race (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,759 | 63.27% |
| Black or African American | 5,300 | 34.36% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.05% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clarke County's average per capita income is $37,014. Household income levels show a median of $46,054. The poverty rate stands at 19.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,402 | - |
| Families | $56,147 | $75,670 |
| Households | $46,054 | $62,727 |
| Non Families | $21,297 | $29,973 |
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