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Clarkton, NC
Town in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Population
740
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Clarkton and its ZIP codes
Clarkton at a glance
- Clarkton is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,292, 62% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,100 (52% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Clarkton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,292
Poverty rate
50.1%
Median home value
$140,100
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (38), Scottish Americans (36), Mexican Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bladen County. PPP loans are for Clarkton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,044
12,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $8,755 per person
How people get to work
Clarkton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Clarkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BladenboroTown | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 9.6 mi | 5.3 |
| WhitevilleCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| HallsboroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DublinTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| White LakeTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| BrunswickTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ChadbournTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake WaccamawTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| BoardmanTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| Tar HeelTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BoltonTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Cerro GordoTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkton, NC in?
- Clarkton is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Clarkton, NC?
- About 740 people live in Clarkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkton?
- Nearby places include Bladenboro (8.6 mi), Elizabethtown (9.6 mi), Whiteville (12 mi), Hallsboro (12 mi), Butters (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023