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Clarkton, NC


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Clarkton, NC

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
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