Clarksdale, MS
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Clarksdale, Mississippi Summary
Life in Clarksdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Clarksdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clarksdale:
The population in Clarksdale is 14,423.
The median home value in Clarksdale is $41,844.
The median income in Clarksdale is $35,210.
The cost of living in Clarksdale is 77 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Clarksdale is $762.
The unemployment rate in Clarksdale is 10.2%.
The poverty rate in Clarksdale is 40.2%.
The average high in Clarksdale is 72.6° and the average low is 52.0°.
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Clarksdale, MS Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Clarksdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clarksdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clarksdale is 77 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clarksdale is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Clarksdale is $41,844.
The median income in Clarksdale is $35,210.
Clarksdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clarksdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clarksdale | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 86 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 85 | 100 | |
Clarksdale, MS Weather
The average high in Clarksdale is 72.6° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 67.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clarksdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
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Clarksdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clarksdale
The current population in Clarksdale is 14,423. The population has decreased -21.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,423 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 14,769 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 15,124 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 15,342 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 15,734 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 16,174 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 16,579 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 16,994 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 17,314 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 17,497 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 17,725 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 17,906 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 18,092 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 18,276 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clarksdale
Clarksdale is:
14.9% White with 2,149 White residents.
80.8% African American with 11,649 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 53 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
0.9% Two Or More with 129 Two Or More residents.
2.6% Hispanic with 380 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 55.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 80.8% | 36.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.6% | 19.0% |
Gender in Clarksdale
Clarksdale is 52.4% female with 7,551 female residents.
Clarksdale is 47.6% male with 6,871 male residents.
| Gender | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clarksdale for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Clarksdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clarksdale, Mississippi
12.2% of households in Clarksdale earn Less than $10,000.
10.5% of households in Clarksdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.0% of households in Clarksdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.9% of households in Clarksdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.5% of households in Clarksdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Clarksdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Clarksdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.3% of households in Clarksdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.0% of households in Clarksdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Clarksdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.3% | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 5.3% | 12.6% |
