Clarkton, NC Demographics

The total population of Clarkton is estimated to be 822 with 319 males (38.81%) and 503 females (61.19%). There are 184 more females than males in Clarkton.
The median household income in Clarkton was $18,974 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,281(6.32%) from $20,255 in 2020. This income is 25.43% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Clarkton sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 65 years and over old, at $21,384. Overall, the median household income for the town of Clarkton stands at $18,974.
In Clarkton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $22,969 for males and $12,752 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $41,998 for males and $39,233 for females.
In 2022, the population of Clarkton was 601, a 0.66% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Clarkton's population was 605, a decline of 0.82% compared to a population of 610 in 2020.
The median age in Clarkton, NC is 30.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 32.05% were under the age of 15, 15.57% aged 15 to 29, 36.55% aged 30 to 64, 14.41% aged 65 to 84, and 1.42% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Clarkton population: 35.01% are White, 60.62% are Black or African American and 4.38% are some other race.