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Clarke County, MS
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Clarke County, Mississippi.
Population
15,314
Land area
692sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Clarke County
Clarke County at a glance
- Clarke County is 65% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,108 a year, 18% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,100 (30% below Mississippi) and median rent is $801 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Quitman (2,161), Stonewall (968) and Shubuta (553).
Local data for Clarke County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarke County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,108
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$118,100
Prices -5.1% in a year
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (958), German Americans (244), Scottish Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,971
2,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $7,696 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
469 loans, 1,395 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clarke County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarke County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
503
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone46 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarke County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clarke County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clarke County, MS?
- Quitman is the largest city or town in Clarke County, with about 2,161 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clarke County?
- Clarke County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39330, 39355, 39360, 39363, 39366.
- What is the population of Clarke County, MS?
- About 15,314 people live in Clarke County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clarke County?
- Clarke County borders Lauderdale County, Newton County, Wayne County, Jasper County, Choctaw County, AL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023