Clarksdale Population 2026

Clarksdale has a population of 16,847, making it the #2784 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Mississippi. It is about 523× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Clarksdale (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,847

Rank in United States

#2784

Coordinates

34.20°N, 90.57°W

~53 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,315 km

817 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mississippi

City	Population	Rank in United States
Jackson	153,701	#177
Gulfport	71,856	#531
West Gulfport	71,329	#536
Southaven	52,589	#813
Hattiesburg	46,805	#945
Biloxi	45,637	#964
Meridian	39,661	#1125
Olive Branch	36,010	#1261

Cities near Clarksdale

Greenwood15,431 people · ~84 km away
Hernando15,503 people · ~87 km away
Horn Lake26,915 people · ~97 km away
Oxford22,314 people · ~98 km away
Greenville32,156 people · ~99 km away
Southaven52,589 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Clarksdale?

Clarksdale has a population of 16,847 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2784 biggest city in United States.

What state is Clarksdale in?

Clarksdale is located in Mississippi, United States.

Is Clarksdale the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,315 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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