Clarksdale Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
20,065
7,273
36.2%
Under 18
6,632
3,073
46.3%
Related children under 18
6,607
3,048
46.1%
In married-couple families
2,344
451
19.2%
In female-householder families, no husband present
3,797
2,388
62.9%
Related children under 6
2,152
1,031
47.9%
In married-couple families
793
110
13.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,205
838
69.5%
Related children age 5 to 17
4,845
2,218
45.8%
In married-couple families
1,713
361
21.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
2,799
1,718
61.4%
65 years and over
2,487
782
31.4%
Citizen
19,977
7,254
36.3%
Not a citizen
88
19
21.6%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
