Clarke County, Mississippi Population 2022
Clarke County, Mississippi's estimated population is 15,409 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clarke County, Mississippi is the 58th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 16,727 and has seen a growth of -7.88% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,986 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 5,477 | 2,491 | 83.42% |
| 1860 | 10,771 | 5,294 | 96.66% |
| 1870 | 7,505 | -3,266 | -30.32% |
| 1880 | 15,021 | 7,516 | 100.15% |
| 1890 | 15,826 | 805 | 5.36% |
| 1900 | 17,741 | 1,915 | 12.10% |
| 1910 | 21,630 | 3,889 | 21.92% |
| 1920 | 17,927 | -3,703 | -17.12% |
| 1930 | 19,679 | 1,752 | 9.77% |
| 1940 | 20,596 | 917 | 4.66% |
| 1950 | 19,362 | -1,234 | -5.99% |
| 1960 | 16,493 | -2,869 | -14.82% |
| 1970 | 15,049 | -1,444 | -8.76% |
| 1980 | 16,945 | 1,896 | 12.60% |
| 1990 | 17,313 | 368 | 2.17% |
| 2010 | 16,727 | -586 | -3.38% |
| 2011 | 16,695 | -32 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 16,529 | -166 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 16,417 | -112 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 16,276 | -141 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 16,022 | -254 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 15,896 | -126 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 15,805 | -91 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 15,585 | -220 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 15,541 | -44 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 15,497 | -44 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 15,453 | -44 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 15,409 | -44 | -0.28% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,961 | 63.80% |
| Black or African American | 5,600 | 35.87% |
| Some Other Race | 23 | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.18% |
Clarke County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,253 | 2.49 | 85.1 |
| Married | 2,961 | 3.01 | 94.7 |
| Male | 249 | 3.04 | 69.1 |
| Female | 1,162 | 3.26 | 67.3 |
| Non Family | 1,881 | 1.12 | 83.2 |
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Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 452 | 4.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,115 | 10.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,311 | 39.98% |
| Some College | 2,298 | 21.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,217 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 939 | 8.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 451 | 4.18% |
Clarke County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74 | 64 | 56 |
| Black | 3,509 | 2,901 | 488 |
| White | 7,167 | 6,218 | 845 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 75.68%.
$31,996
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$25,437
Average Female
Clarke County, Mississippi Language by Age
Clarke County, Mississippi Language
99.50% of Clarke County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
Clarke County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,567 | 2,122 | 38.12% |
| White | 9,766 | 946 | 9.69% |
| Other | NaN% |
19.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.68%
Male Poverty Rate
24.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clarke County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarke County, Mississippi is Black, with 38.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarke County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.70%.
Clarke County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Clarke County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Clarke County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clarke County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 698 | 8.87% |
| Black | 182 | 4.33% |
| Other Race | 6 | 40.00% |
Clarke County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
7.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
82.03%
Born in Clarke County, Mississippi
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.63% of Clarke County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 82.03% having been born in Mississippi. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990