Claxton, Georgia Population 2022
Claxton is a city located in Evans County Georgia. Claxton has a 2020 population of 2,147. It is also the county seat of Evans County. Claxton is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -9.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,381 in 2010.
The average household income in Claxton is $47,159 with a poverty rate of 31.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $581 per month, and the median house value is $89,200. The median age in Claxton is 28.5 years, 26.2 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
Claxton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Claxtonwas:
- White: 47.43%
- Black or African American: 40.86%
- Other race: 9.91%
- Asian: 0.94%
- Two or more races: 0.86%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,264 | 47.43% |
| Black or African American | 1,089 | 40.86% |
| Some Other Race | 264 | 9.91% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.86% |
Claxton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 908 | 2.91 | 41.5 |
| Female | 322 | 3.7 | 5.6 |
| Married | 252 | 3.23 | 75 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.15 | 51.6 |
| Male | 86 | 4.05 | 48.8 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 3.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 13.88% |
| High School Graduate | 555 | 34.71% |
| Some College | 388 | 24.27% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 8.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 6.57% |
Claxton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 823 | 704 | 179 |
| Black | 629 | 558 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 27 | |
| Other Race | 112 | 25 | |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.75%.
Claxton Language by Age
Claxton Language
87.17% of Claxton residents speak only English, while 12.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.58% of the population.
Claxton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,082 | 550 | 50.83% |
| White | 1,243 | 174 | 14.00% |
| Other | 89 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 264 | 89 | 33.71% |
| Multiple | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
31.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.93%
Male Poverty Rate
29.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Claxton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Claxton is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Claxton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.71%.
Claxton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Claxton Married by Age and Sex
Claxton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Claxton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 12.22% |
| Black | 22 | 3.20% |
Claxton Veterans by Education
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.92%
Born in Claxton
93.40%
Native Born
6.60%
Foreign Born
5.82%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.40% of Claxton residents were born in the United States, with 76.92% having been born in Georgia. 5.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,147 | -19 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 2,166 | -19 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 2,185 | -19 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 2,204 | -19 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 2,223 | -25 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 2,248 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 2,238 | -23 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 2,261 | -41 | -1.78% |
| 2014 | 2,302 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 2,308 | 20 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 2,288 | -69 | -2.93% |
| 2011 | 2,357 | -24 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 2,381 | 0.00% |