Clarksdale, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
15,734
Unemployment
14.9%
Poverty
35.7%
Median Home
$65,400
Median Income
$30,223
Median Rent
$599
Clarksdale SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
3
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9
Clarksdale, MS Cost Of Living
73
Clarksdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Clarksdale's Overall Cost Of Living
0.7x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Clarksdale | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 77 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 42 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
Clarksdale, MS Photos
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Rankings for Clarksdale in Mississippi
Map Of Clarksdale, MS
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Population over time in Clarksdale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.6% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 81.8% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Clarksdale
| Gender | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clarksdale for adults over 25
| Education | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Clarksdale, Mississippi
| Income | Clarksdale | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.0% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.7% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.8% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.9% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
