Clarke County Summary

Life in Clarke County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clarke County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clarke County:

  • The population in Clarke County is 15,424.

  • The median home value in Clarke County is $99,857.

  • The median income in Clarke County is $46,054.

  • The median rent in Clarke County is $803.

  • The unemployment rate in Clarke County is 7.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Clarke County is 19.2%.

  • The average high in Clarke County is 81.3° and there are 125.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clarke County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clarke County

Quitman, MS Population 1,949

Stonewall, MS Population 1,058

Shubuta, MS Population 502

Enterprise, MS Population 478

Pachuta, MS Population 263

Map Of Clarke County

Clarke County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Clarke County is 81.3°.

  • There are 81.52 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.3 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Clarke County.

StatClarke County
Mean High81.3
Nice Days81.52
Rainfall125.3
Snowfall0.3
Sunny Hours5:32
81.3°
Average High
125.3
Inches of Rain

Clarke County Demographics

Population over time in Clarke County

The current population in Clarke County is 15,424. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 15,678 0.4%
2022 15,612 -1.0%
2021 15,770 -

Gender in Clarke County

  • Clarke County is 52.7% female with 8,124 female residents.

  • Clarke County is 47.3% male with 7,300 male residents.

Female
52.7% (8,124)
Male
47.3% (7,300)
Gender Clarke County MS USA
Female 52.7% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 47.3% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Clarke County

Clarke County is:

  • 62.9% White with 9,701 White residents.

  • 34.4% African American with 5,300 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 20 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 241 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 155 Hispanic residents.

White
62.9% (9,701)
African American
34.4% (5,300)
American Indian
0.0% (7)
Asian
0.1% (20)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.6% (241)
Hispanic
1.0% (155)

Table: Clarke County By Race

Race Clarke County MS USA
White 62.9% 55.4% 58.2%
African American 34.4% 36.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.0% 3.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Clarke County, Mississippi

  • 9.8% of households in Clarke County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.5% of households in Clarke County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Clarke County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Clarke County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Clarke County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Clarke County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Clarke County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Clarke County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Clarke County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Clarke County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.8% (1,503)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.5% (1,303)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (1,513)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.4% (1,908)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (1,931)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.5% (3,165)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (1,582)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.5% (1,311)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (659)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (543)
Income Clarke County MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.8% 7.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.5% 6.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 10.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.4% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 13.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.5% 16.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.5% 13.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 5.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clarke County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Clarke County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Clarke County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Clarke County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Clarke County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Clarke County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Clarke County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Clarke County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Clarke County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Clarke County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (771)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,542)
High School / GED
33% (5,089)
Some College
26% (4,010)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,850)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,542)
Master's Degree
3% (462)
Professional Degree
1% (154)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Clarke County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 33% 30% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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