Clarkton, NC

Clarkton, North Carolina

Clarkton, North Carolina is 41 miles S of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 88 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Bladen county. The population of the town is 705.

The People and Families of Clarkton

In Clarkton, about 40% of adults are married. Adults in Clarkton are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Approximately 35% of Clarkton is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Clarkton has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarkton had a median family income of $31,146.

Political Inclinations

Among Clarkton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Clarkton Housing

Of the housing in Clarkton, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Clarkton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clarkton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Clarkton, NC

Comparing Clarkton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Clarkton Almanac

Clarkton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clarkton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clarkton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clarkton Colleges

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