Clarkton, NC

City

Demographics of Clarkton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.3%

Households with Children

34.5%

School Enrollment K-12

183

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.4%
School Age (5-17): 30.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.9%
Working Age (35-54): 10.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 29.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.1%
High School / GED: 30.1%
Some College or Associate's: 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 18.4%
Couples & Adults: 37.7%
Living Alone: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 52.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 34.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 65.5%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 72.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 10.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.4%
Other Black: 85.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.0%
Spanish: 8.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.7%
Elementary (1-4): 10.9%
Middle School (5-8): 13.8%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 65.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Clarkton

Neighborhood

Bladen, NC

Clarks Crossroads / Bladen Springs

Piney Forest Crossroads / Wyatts Crossroads

Hallsboro / Honey Hill

Butters / Abbottsburg

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources