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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarkton

North Carolina · 705 residents · 1.246 sq mi
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Clarkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,206. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,000. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

705
−3%since 1990
from 727 in 1990
1990 – 2025
566 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 583 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+7%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5686527368199031990201020202024Clarkton
2024740
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,206
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,982 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,278
+66%since 1990
from $8,614 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.3%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$252
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.9
+14%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(546)
Black24.6%(179)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(359)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(434)
Black32.3%(228)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(441)
63
+27%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clarkton, North Carolina?

Clarkton, North Carolina has about 705 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarkton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Clarkton, North Carolina earns about $22,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkton, North Carolina expensive?

In Clarkton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkton, North Carolina?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkton, North Carolina?

About 31.3% of people in Clarkton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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