Clarksdale, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 399, Clarksdale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clarksdale is a small community located in Missouri, within DeKalb County. The total population is 399. It ranks as the 576th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarksdale is 28.4 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 37.6% of the population under 18, Clarksdale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarksdale is $69,896. This is 1% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 14.8%. This is 268% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $115,900. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Clarksdale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clarksdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clarksdale, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.