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 176 years ago in 1847.
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 |
| Altitude : | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Capital city : | Clarksdale is capital of Coahoma County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:30:46 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 38614 |
| Density : | 402 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -24.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clarksdale is located at 34°12'0"N 90°34'15"W (34.2001100, -90.5709300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Clarksdale
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 |
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Clarksdale
College & universities near Clarksdale, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175519 | Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale (MS) | 38614 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clarksdale, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Clarksdale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksdal Post Office | Clarksdale (MS) | 38614 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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
