Economy & Jobs — Clarksdale, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,382 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,237 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,614 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.9% |
| Arts Food | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
