Clarkton Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 705 people, 285 households, and 176 families living in the town. The population density was 630.1 people per square mile (243.28/kmē), it would be the 374th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 321 housing units at an average density of 286.6 per square mile (110.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.95. The population's age distribution was 25% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males. The median age is 41.1 years, The median age of males was 41.3 years, for females the median age was 40.9 years. The racial makeup of the town was 64.68% White, 32.34% Black or African American, 0.99% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.57% from two or more races and 1.42% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $22206, it is the 61st lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $31146, making its North Carolina's 99th lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14278, it is the 140th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income of town was $24444, Males have a median income of $24821 versus $23125 for females.
In 2000, 207 pupils and students, of which 43.48% are male and 56.52% are female, 29.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.31% nursery or pri school, 10.14% kindergarten, 33.82% elementary school, 22.22% high school and 28.5% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 705 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 705 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 703 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 701 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 694 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 692 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 696 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 694 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 690 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 685 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 687 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Elementary school | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| High school | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 42 | 59 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkton town, North Carolina | $22206 | $31146 | $14278 |
| Bladen County, North Carolina | $26877 | $33974 | $14735 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |