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Quick Facts

Population 2010 Census 17,962 #23 in the state
Median Income 2010 for Households $24,740
Poverty Rate 35.8%
Median Age 32.0 years
Largest Racial or Ethnic Group Black
Sources: Census 2010 SF1 & 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5 year estimates

Clarksdale Demographics Summary

population icon With 17,962 people, Clarksdale is the 23rd most populated city in the state of Mississippi out of 362 cities. But watch out, Clarksdale, because Ocean Springs with 17,442 people and Natchez with 15,792 people are right behind you.

income icon In 2010, the median household income of Clarksdale residents was $24,740. Clarksdale households made slightly more than Edwards households ($24,602) and Ethel households ($24,531) However, 35.8% of Clarksdale residents live in poverty.

age icon The median age for Clarksdale residents is 32.0 years young.

race icon The largest Clarksdale racial/ethinic groups are Black (78.7%) followed by White (19.3%) and Hispanic (0.9%).

Clarksdale Race / Ethnic Groups

Non-Hispanic Population
White 3,460
Black 14,140
American Indian 18
Asian 98
Pacific Islander 0
Some Other Race 7
Two or More Races 71
Hispanic 168
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P9 Hispanic or Latino or Not Hispanic or Latino by Race
  • White
  • Black
  • Indian
  • Asian
  • Pacific Islander
  • Some Other Race
  • Two or More Races
  • Hispanic

3 Largest Clarksdale Race / Ethnic Groups

  • The Clarksdale Black population is 14,140 persons or 78.7%.
  • The Clarksdale White population is 3,460 persons or 19.3%.
  • The Clarksdale Hispanic population is 168 persons or 0.9%.

Note: the US Census Bureau defines race and ethnicity differently from the way most people think about race and ethnicity. In a nutshell, a person's origin (or what used to be called ethnicity) is either Hispanic or Non-Hispanic. And a person's race can be white, black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Some Other Race or Two or More Races. For more details about race and origin data, google "US Census Bureau race and origin Census 2010."


Clarksdale Median Age

Fellas, you need to start eating your Wheaties™. Clarksdale ladies have a higher median age.

Median Age 32.0 years
Median Age - Females 33.9 years
Median Age - Males 29.4 years
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P13 Median Age by Male/Female

Under 18 and Over 65 Age Breakdown

With 30.6% of the Clarksdale population under 18, Clarksdale has more spring chickens than a KFC ® at dinner time.

Persons Under 18 30.6%
Persons Over 65 12.3%
Everyone else 57.1
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P12 Male/Female by Age
  • Under 18
  • Over 65
  • Everyone else

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