Population 15,314 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clarke County
Household size in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Clarke County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Clarke County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Clarke County (13.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clarke County
Renters in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Clarke County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (66.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Clarke County: 20.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Clarke County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $581 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $643 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $683 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $789 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$207 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Clarke County costs $789 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $207 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clarke County
Bachelor's degrees in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clarke County: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Clarke County is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 14.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Clarke County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clarke County runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clarke County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | 2.63 | 42.7 | 13.6% | 17.7% | 20.3% | 1985 | $789 | 17.3% | 88.7% | 7.4% |
| Jasper County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 13.3% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1989 | $705 | 13.5% | 90.5% | 8.2% |
| Choctaw County | 2.42 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 17.6% | 25.5% | 1984 | $586 | 15.7% | 86.5% | 4.7% |
| Smith County | 2.66 | 42.0 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 1988 | $671 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 4.5% |
| Simpson County | 2.67 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 18.6% | 18.7% | 1988 | $877 | 16.0% | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| Wilcox County | 2.63 | 41.7 | 16.0% | 22.6% | 26.4% | 1984 | $761 | 12.6% | 79.7% | 12.0% |
| Lowndes County | 2.25 | 42.3 | 17.4% | 22.5% | 13.1% | 1989 | $789 | 15.2% | 83.0% | 7.2% |
| Claiborne County | 2.57 | 37.0 | 13.2% | 23.5% | 31.6% | 1983 | $601 | 17.5% | 83.4% | 5.4% |
| Tensas Parish | 2.36 | 51.8 | 10.5% | 25.8% | 43.4% | 1972 | $566 | 14.6% | 80.9% | 10.3% |
| Franklin Parish | 2.52 | 40.8 | 15.5% | 26.8% | 15.7% | 1979 | $832 | 18.2% | 80.8% | 7.9% |
| Bullock County | 2.35 | 42.5 | 19.7% | 33.4% | 22.9% | 1984 | $573 | 7.5% | 72.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clarke County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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