Clarkton is a town located in Bladen County North Carolina. Clarkton has a 2024 population of 598. Clarkton is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 613 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarkton is $48,328 with a poverty rate of 48.18%. The median age in Clarkton is 30.5 years: 41.3 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 533 | 60.91% |
| White | 296 | 33.83% |
| Other race | 46 | 5.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 243 | 3.51 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Married | 102 | 4.09 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.03 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 57 | 5.95 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 10 | 2.1 | 0 | 100 |
4.6
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 15.03% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 16.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 7.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.49% |
| High School Graduate | 105 | 22.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 146 | 31.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 191 | 24 |
| Black | 203 | 186 | 25 |
| Other Race | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 12.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,224 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,304 | $19,107 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,458 | $52,552 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $54,115 | $67,857 | $29,688 |
$34,458
Average Earnings
$52,552
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.95% of Clarkton residents speak only English, while 9.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 533 | 313 | 58.72% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 100% |
| Other | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| White | 247 | 25 | 10.12% |
48.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.12%
Male Poverty Rate
59.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarkton is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarkton is White, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 50.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.12% |
| Some College | 26.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 27.91% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $54,631 |
| Households | - | $48,328 |
| Married Families | $59,318 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,563 | $33,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 26 | 11.35% |
| White | 16 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
83.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.6%
Born in Clarkton
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.2% of Clarkton residents were born in the United States, with 89.6% having been born in North Carolina. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 583 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 591 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 594 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 598 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 602 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 602 | -5 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 607 | -6 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 613 | -127 | -17.16% |
| 2019 | 740 | -10 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 750 | -9 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 759 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 767 | -15 | -1.92% |
| 2015 | 782 | -11 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 793 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 799 | -45 | -5.33% |
| 2012 | 844 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 832 | -9 | -1.07% |
| 2010 | 841 | 0 | 0% |