The Clarksdale, MS employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Clarksdale is $14,868, which is 31% lower than than the Mississippi average and 50% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $29,175, which is 28% lower than than the Mississippi average and 47% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Clarksdale is 11%, which is 141% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Clarksdale is 35% which is 132% higher than than the national average.
