Claxton Flag

Claxton

County:
Evans County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.738
State:
Georgia

Claxton is a city located in Evans County, Georgia. Claxton has a 2026 population of 2,508. It is also the county seat of Evans County. Claxton is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -4.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,613 in 2020.

The median household income in Claxton is $32,692 with a poverty rate of 35.71%. The median age in Claxton is 35.9 years: 29.8 years for males, and 36.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.6 males.

2.5K
Total Population
1,443
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.67%
Growth

Claxton Population

Claxton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,508-17-0.67%
20252,525-18-0.71%
20242,543612.46%
20232,482-3-0.12%
20222,485-83-3.23%
20212,568-45-1.72%
20202,61370.27%
20192,211-12-0.54%
20182,223-32-1.42%
20172,255150.67%
20162,240-24-1.06%
20152,264-40-1.74%
20142,304-6-0.26%
20132,310200.87%
20122,290-73-3.09%
20112,363-383-13.95%
20102,386-3-0.13%

Median Age

Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 36.9 years
Male: 29.8 years

Claxton Adults

There are 1,865 adults, (402 of whom are seniors) in Claxton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,416 (56%)
Male: 1,113 (44%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Claxton includes 39.9% Black or African American, 36.14% White, 5.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,00939.9%
White91436.14%
Two or more races45417.95%
Other race1375.42%
Asian150.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races37314.75%
Other race1375.42%
Black or African American160.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American99339.26%
White91436.14%
Two or more races813.2%
Asian150.59%

Claxton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Claxton 's average per capita income is $31,740. Household income levels show a median of $32,692. The poverty rate stands at 35.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,875-
Families$47,614$58,165
Households$32,692$45,223
Non Families$21,487$24,601

$31,740

Average Income

$32,692

Median Household Income

35.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)