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Clarkton

North Carolina · 614 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 $17,875. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,000. The poverty rate of 44.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
−13%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5686527368199031990201020202024Clarkton
2024740
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,875
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,206 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,668
−11%since 2000
from $14,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+91%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(434)
Black32.3%(228)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(441)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(317)
Black40.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.9%(411)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkton, North Carolina?

Clarkton, North Carolina has about 614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clarkton, North Carolina earns about $17,875 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkton, North Carolina?

About 12.0% 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 44.2% 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 113 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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