How long is the commute from Clarksdale, MS?
Workers who live in Clarksdale, MS take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Clarksdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Clarksdale | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±5.3 points) | 79.3% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±4.1 points) | 10.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±3.1 points) | 8.0% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Clarksdale, the average commute is not measurably different from Coahoma County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clarksdale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Coahoma County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Coahoma County, Clarksdale ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 302 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clarksdale
| Vehicles available | Clarksdale | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±3.8 points) | 14.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±4.9 points) | 41.5% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±4.8 points) | 26.8% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±3.4 points) | 16.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Clarksdale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Coahoma County (14.9%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clarksdale
| Clarksdale | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±3.1 points) | 8.0% (±2.3 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.7% (±3.6 points) | 87.1% (±2.7 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.4% (±4.2 points) | 79.0% (±3.4 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Clarksdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Coahoma County (79.0%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clarksdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale | — | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Lyon | 2.2 mi | 13.0 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Jonestown | 11 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Coahoma | 12 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Friars Point | 13 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Tutwiler | 14 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Duncan | 15 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lambert | 16 mi | 34.2 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Marks | 17 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lyon, MS (13.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coahoma, MS (30.6 minutes), Friars Point, MS (24.1 minutes), Tutwiler, MS (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Coahoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coahoma | 30.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Lula | 24.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Friars Point | 24.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Jonestown | 22.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Clarksdale | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Lyon | 13.0 minutes (±4.5) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clarksdale
How long is the average commute in Clarksdale?
Workers who live in Clarksdale, MS take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clarksdale without a car?
16.5% of households in Clarksdale have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clarksdale?
8.7% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Clarksdale worked from home, and 79.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksdale city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksdale city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksdale city, Mississippi
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Clarksdale city, Mississippi (place:13820, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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