Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi
Clarksdale is a city in Coahoma County, Mississippi, with 14,903 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lyon, 2.2 miles NE.
- 14,903residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.7 km²
- 793 / sq mipopulation density
- 38614ZIP code
About Clarksdale
Clarksdale is a city in and the county seat of Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clarksdale had a population of 14,903. It is located along the Sunflower River and named after John Clark, a settler who founded the city in the mid-19th century when he established a timber mill and business. Clarksdale is in the Mississippi Delta region and is an agricultural and trading center. Many African American musicians developed the blues here and took this original American music with them to Chicago and other northern cities during the Great Migration.
The Clarksdale Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Coahoma County. It’s located in the Mississippi Delta region of Mississippi. In 2023, the Clarksdale, Mississippi Micropolitan area was added to form the new Memphis-Clarksdale-Forrest City Combined Statistical Area. The Memphis-Clarksdale-Forrest City Combined Statistical Area has around 1.4 million people. The western boundary of the county is formed by the Mississippi River.
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Living in Clarksdale
- Median household income
- $36,382
- Median home value
- $83,900
- Median rent
- $774/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Clarksdale had 14,903 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,903 |
|---|---|
| Density | 793 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarksdale at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Coahoma County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,903 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.79 sq mi (48.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1938° N, 90.5686° W |
| ZIP code | 38614 |
| Official website | cityofclarksdale.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2813820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarksdale
- Lyon2.2 mi NE
- Bobo7.5 mi SW
- Farrell7.7 mi NW
- Dublin9.5 mi SE
- Jonestown11.0 mi NE
- Alligator11.4 mi SW
- Rena Lara12.0 mi W
- Coahoma12.2 mi N
- Friars Point12.6 mi N
- Tutwiler14.4 mi SE
- Duncan14.6 mi SW
- Lambert16.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clarksdale
What county is Clarksdale in?
Clarksdale is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Clarksdale, MS?
14,903 people lived in Clarksdale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarksdale, MS?
The ZIP code of Clarksdale is 38614.
What is the elevation of Clarksdale?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarksdale?
Lyon (2.2 mi), Bobo (7.5 mi), Farrell (7.7 mi), Dublin (9.5 mi), Jonestown (11.0 mi).
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