Clarke County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clarke County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 15,424. It is the 56th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarke County is 42.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarke County is $46,054. This is 16% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $114,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Clarke County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clarke County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.