Clarkton Population

2010–2026

603

2026 projection

1.8% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Clarkton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026603-10.17%
2025604-71.15%
2024611+50.83%
2023606+20.33%
2022604-40.66%
2021608-60.98%
2020614-71.13%
2019621-223.42%
2018643-233.45%
2017666-213.06%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Clarkton has a population change lower than Bladen County, North Carolina, and the U.S.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Bladen County+1.3%
  • Clarkton−1.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Clarkton Demographics

40.3median age

Median age

Female28.7 yrs
Male56.1 yrs

Adults

503
221 seniors (65+) · 44% of adults282 other adults

Sex

Female 62.8% · 465Male 37.2% · 275

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 7 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Clarkton Income

$27,292median household income

Median household income

$27,292

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,969

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

50.1%

50.1% of residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Clarkton Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%52%36%
Never married34%28%38%
Divorced9%11%8%
Widowed13%10%15%
Separated2%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201