What is the population of Clarksdale?

The population of Clarksdale, MS is 14,470.

Where is Clarksdale located?

Clarksdale, MS is located at latitude 34.2001100 and longitude -90.5709300. It is in United States.

What is the area of Clarksdale?

The area of Clarksdale, MS is 35.984813 km².

What is the elevation of Clarksdale?

Clarksdale, MS has an elevation of 53 meters (174 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Clarksdale in?

Clarksdale, MS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Clarksdale in?

Clarksdale is in the state of Mississippi, United States.

What county is Clarksdale, MS in?

Clarksdale is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.

How has the population of Clarksdale changed?

The population of Clarksdale, MS has decreased from 17,962 (2010) to 14,470 (2020), a change of -19.4%.

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Clarksdale: city in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

About

Clarksdale is a city located in the county of Coahoma in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,962 and a population density of 499 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,470 inhabitants.

The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.

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Quick Facts about Clarksdale

Population	14,470 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Mississippi (United States)
County	Coahoma County
Phone Area Codes	662
Area	35.98 km²
Latitude & Longitude	34.2001,-90.5709
Altitude	174 feet / 53 meters
Capital city	Clarksdale is capital of Coahoma County
Establishment	January 01, 1848 (178 years ago)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Local time	18:21:32 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code	38614
Density	402 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-24.13% (2010-2020)
Weather	79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Clarksdale is located at 34°12'0"N 90°34'15"W (34.2001100, -90.5709300).

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Weather

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Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Clarksdale decreased by 24.13% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	17,962	-	census
2011	17,743	-1.23%	estimation process
2012	17,561	-1.04%	estimation process
2013	17,227	-1.94%	estimation process
2014	16,956	-1.6%	estimation process
2015	16,680	-1.65%	estimation process
2016	16,196	-2.99%	estimation process
2017	15,717	-3.05%	estimation process
2018	15,271	-2.92%	estimation process
2019	14,894	-2.53%	estimation process
2020	14,470	-2.93%	estimation process

Clarksdale zip code is 38614. County name: Coahoma, County fips: 28027

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People born in Clarksdale (64)

People born in Clarksdale, including African musician, songwriter, and producer Ike Turner, blues piano player Eddie Boyd, recording artist; singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Sam Cooke, .

More notable people

Rick Ross (American rapper) he was born in 28/01/1976
Ameen Muhammad (American musician) he was born in 12/07/1954
Andy Anderson (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1935
Earl Hooker (American Chicago blues guitarist) he was born in 15/01/1929
Eddie Calhoun (American musician) he was born in 13/11/1921
Eddie Perkins (Light welterweight boxer) he was born in 03/03/1937
Junior Parker (American Memphis blues singer and musician) he was born in 27/03/1932
Jackie Brenston (American R&B singer, saxophonist, songwriter) he was born in 24/08/1930
Willie Brown (guitar player and vocalist) he was born in 06/08/1900
Lurlean Hunter (American musician) she was born in 01/12/1919
Earl Barron (American basketball player) he was born in 14/08/1981
Big Jack Johnson (American electric blues musician) he was born in 30/07/1940
Charlie Conerly (American football player (1921-1996)) he was born in 19/09/1921
Art Davis (American football player and coach) he was born in 29/11/1934
Blac Elvis (American record producer) he was born in 12/04/1981
Blind Mississippi Morris (American blues musician) he was born in 06/04/1955
Bobby Franklin (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/10/1936
Cleo James (American baseball player) he was born in 31/08/1940

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Clarksdale, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
175519	Coahoma Community College	Clarksdale (MS)	38614

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Clarksdale, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
GWD	Greenwood	Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street	RAIL
MEM	Central Station	Central Station	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Clarksdale.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Clarksdal Post Office	Clarksdale (MS)	38614

Other places with the same name (1)

Clarksdale, Missouri City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States with a population of 254 people.

Other cities in Coahoma County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coahoma County , MS.

City Name	Population	Title
Walnut Grove	1,658	City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Friars Point	990	City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
Coahoma	313	Town of the United States
Lyon	279	Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
Lula	241	City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Clarksdale distances to largest Mississippi cities