Clarke County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,314 | — | #2,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,108 | -38.6% | #2,929 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,375 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,100 | -58.1% | #2,710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | -31.1% | #2,086 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +38.1% | #2,370 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clarke County has a population of 15,314, making it the #2,143 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clarke County is $46,108, ranking #2,929 out of 3,222 counties — 38.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Clarke County is $118,100 (-58.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $801/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.
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86.7% of residents in Clarke County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% below the national rate.
About Clarke County, Mississippi
Clarke County, Mississippi has a total population of 15,314, making it the 2,143rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clarke County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clarke County is $46,108, which ranks #2,929 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Clarke County is $118,100, 58.1% below the national median. Renters in Clarke County pay a median gross rent of $801 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clarke County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.
Clarke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.2%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Clarke County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.