U.S. County · Profile

Clarke County

15.2KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-14.43%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Clarke County has a population of 15,228 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Clarke County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White63.4%9,655
Black or African American34.3%5,223
Two or More Races2.1%320
Hispanic or Latino1.6%244
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%15
Asian0.1%15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Clarke County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$46,329
37.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,435
31.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.6%
79.1% above national average
Median Age
42.1 years

Income & Poverty

$46,329Median Household Income
$26,435Per Capita Income
20.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,329$64,381
Families$60,057$77,075
Married-couple Families$60,057$67,264
Nonfamily Households$19,231$20,769

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Clarke County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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