City

Clarksdale, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Coahoma County  ·  Mississippi

👥16,384Population
💰$36,273Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$91,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.7%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 76.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White17.7%
Hispanic2.6%
Black76.9%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty35.2% ▲ 252% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma275 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,999 (23%)
Some College1,492 (17.2%)
Associates1,688 (19.4%)
Bachelors1,371 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree1,873 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College17.2%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.1%Renter: 49.9%Tenure
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,273 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$91,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$762/mo
Total Housing Units7,793
Vacant Units1,274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Clarksdale, MS

Clarksdale is a city in Mississippi, located in Coahoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,384 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Clarksdale is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,273 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Clarksdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $762 per month.

The population of Clarksdale is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (76.92%).

Clarksdale, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Clarksdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38614 16,384 $36,273 $91,000 $762 10.0% 37.3% 50.1%