Clarke County's estimated 2026 population is 14,995 with a growth rate of -0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clarke County is the 56th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 16,723 and has seen a growth of -10.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 11,981 adults, (3,416 of whom are seniors) in Clarke County.
Female: 8,076 (52.7%)
Male: 7,238 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Clarke County includes 63.38% White, 31.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,706 | 63.38% |
| Black or African American | 4,777 | 31.19% |
| Two or more races | 737 | 4.81% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.01% |
Clarke County's average per capita income is $38,167. Household income levels show a median of $46,108. The poverty rate stands at 17.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,932 | - |
| Families | $57,983 | $76,183 |
| Households | $46,108 | $64,952 |
| Non Families | $19,677 | $34,602 |
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