Clarksdale, MS Demographics

A map of Clarksdale's Population by Race

Clarksdale, Mississippi had a population of 14,903 in 2020. It was 14.5% White, 81.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clarksdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is the 26th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clarksdale's White Population

2,155 residents of Clarksdale identify as White, or 14.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Clarksdale considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is ranked #365 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clarksdale is more White than neighboring Farrell (8.5% White), and Jonestown (0.5% White). Clarksdale is less White than neighboring Lyon (74.7% White), Bobo (15.3% White), and Dublin (87.5% White).

Clarksdale's Black Population

12,144 residents of Clarksdale identify as Black, or 81.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clarksdale considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clarksdale is more Black than neighboring Lyon (18.9% Black), Bobo (78.8% Black), and Dublin (8.3% Black). Clarksdale is less Black than neighboring Farrell (88% Black), and Jonestown (98.1% Black).

Clarksdale's Asian Population

98 residents of Clarksdale identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clarksdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clarksdale is more Asian than neighboring Lyon (0% Asian), Bobo (0% Asian), Farrell (0% Asian), Dublin (0% Asian), and Jonestown (0.1% Asian).

Clarksdale's Hispanic Population

204 residents of Clarksdale identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clarksdale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is ranked #270 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clarksdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Dublin (0% Hispanic), and Jonestown (0.7% Hispanic). Clarksdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyon (3% Hispanic), Bobo (5.9% Hispanic), and Farrell (1.5% Hispanic).

Clarksdale's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Clarksdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clarksdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clarksdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bobo (0% Native American/Other), Dublin (0% Native American/Other), and Jonestown (0.1% Native American/Other). Clarksdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lyon (0.3% Native American/Other), and Farrell (0.5% Native American/Other).

Clarksdale's Multiracial Population

270 residents of Clarksdale identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clarksdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Clarksdale is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clarksdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Bobo (0% Multiracial), Farrell (1.5% Multiracial), and Jonestown (0.4% Multiracial). Clarksdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyon (3% Multiracial), and Dublin (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.