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Clarksdale, MS
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
Population
14,231
Land area
18.8sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Clarksdale and its ZIP codes
Clarksdale at a glance
- Clarksdale is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $36,382, 36% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,900 (51% below Mississippi) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Clarksdale, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarksdale, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,382
Poverty rate
40.3%
Median home value
$83,900
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (309), Mexican Americans (270), Honduran Americans (212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coahoma County. PPP loans are for Clarksdale.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,311
6,085 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,673
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
How people get to work
Clarksdale, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarksdale, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
107
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarksdale, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
22.9%
U.S. 12.1% +10.8 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Clarksdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyonTown | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| FarrellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| AlligatorTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| JonestownTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Rena LaraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| CoahomaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Friars PointTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DuncanTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| TutwilerTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| LambertTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MarksCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Elaine, ARCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| LulaTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| SumnerTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarksdale, MS in?
- Clarksdale is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Clarksdale, MS?
- About 14,231 people live in Clarksdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarksdale?
- Nearby places include Lyon (2.3 mi), Bobo (7.3 mi), Farrell (7.6 mi), Dublin (9.4 mi), Alligator (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023