Clarksdale is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 15342 residents.. The poverty rate of Clarksdale is 38.7%, which is 176% higher than national average. The typical household in Clarksdale earns $30603 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 71.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Clarksdale are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in Clarksdale is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Clarksdale, only 81% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Clarksdale remained 12.4%, which is 164% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Clarksdale, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 38% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Clarksdale is 77, which is 23% lower than national average. Median home value in Clarksdale is $65100 , which is 72% lower than national average. While median income in Clarksdale remained $30603, which is 55% lower than national average.