Clarksdale, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

15,342

Unemployment

12.4%

Poverty

38.7%

Median Home

$65,100

Median Income

$30,603

Median Rent

$613

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Clarksdale SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

3/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Clarksdale, MS Cost Of Living

77
Clarksdale's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Clarksdale	Mississippi	National Average
Overall	77	82	100

Services	89	95	100
Groceries	90	94	100
Health	82	90	100
Housing	40	64	100
Transportation	87	89	100
Utilities	89	97	100

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Clarksdale, MS Photos

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Rankings for Clarksdale in Mississippi

Ranks #2 in Cheapest Places To Live In Mississippi

Ranks #25 in Worst Places To Live In Mississippi

Ranks #50 in Best Places To Live In Mississippi

Map Of Clarksdale, MS

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Population over time in Clarksdale

Year	Population	% Change
2020	15,342	-5.1%
2019	16,174	-2.4%
2018	16,579	-2.4%
2017	16,994	-1.8%
2016	17,314	-1.0%
2015	17,497	-1.3%
2014	17,725	-1.0%
2013	17,906	-1.0%
2012	18,092	-1.0%
2011	18,276	-

Race / Ethnicity in Clarksdale

White

15.4% (2,364)

African American

82.5% (12,660)

American Indian

0.3% (44)

Asian

0.7% (109)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (11)

Two Or More

0.3% (48)

Hispanic

0.7% (106)

Race	Clarksdale	MS	USA
White	15.4%	56.4%	60.1%
African American	82.5%	37.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	0.7%	1.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	0.3%	1.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	0.7%	3.2%	18.2%

Gender in Clarksdale

Female

53.3% (8,169)

Male

46.7% (7,172)

Gender	Clarksdale	MS	USA
Female	53.3%	51.6%	50.8%
Male	46.7%	48.4%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clarksdale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

8.0% (1,227)

9-12th Grade

11.0% (1,687)

High School / GED

25.0% (3,835)

Some College

25.0% (3,835)

Associate's Degree

13.0% (1,994)

Bachelor's Degree

11.0% (1,687)

Master's Degree

6.0% (920)

Professional Degree

1.0% (153)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Clarksdale	MS	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	11.0%	10.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	30.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	14.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Clarksdale, Mississippi

Less than $10,000

15.0% (229,767)

$10,000 to $14,999

11.4% (175,214)

$15,000 to $24,999

17.5% (267,927)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.5% (191,607)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.4% (235,679)

$50,000 to $74,999

11.2% (171,183)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.7% (148,072)

$100,000 to $149,999

4.8% (73,901)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.4% (20,961)

$200,000 or more

1.3% (19,886)

Income	Clarksdale	MS	USA
Less than $10,000	15.0%	9.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	11.4%	6.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	17.5%	12.3%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.5%	11.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.4%	13.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	11.2%	17.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.7%	11.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	4.8%	11.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.4%	4.1%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.3%	3.4%	8.3%