Clarkton, NC Demographics

A map of Clarkton's Population by Race

Clarkton, North Carolina had a population of 614 in 2020. It was 51.6% White, 40.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clarkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is the 533rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clarkton's White Population

317 residents of Clarkton identify as White, or 51.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Clarkton slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is ranked #556 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clarkton is more White than neighboring Elizabethtown (45.1% White), Whiteville (47.3% White), and Hallsboro (41.6% White). Clarkton is less White than neighboring Bladenboro (66% White), and Dublin (60.7% White).

Clarkton's Black Population

246 residents of Clarkton identify as Black, or 40.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clarkton larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is ranked #136 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clarkton is more Black than neighboring Bladenboro (23.8% Black), and Dublin (24.3% Black). Clarkton is less Black than neighboring Elizabethtown (46.4% Black), Whiteville (41.2% Black), and Hallsboro (49% Black).

Clarkton's Asian Population

0 residents of Clarkton identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clarkton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is ranked #626 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clarkton is less Asian than neighboring Elizabethtown (0.3% Asian), Bladenboro (0.5% Asian), Whiteville (0.8% Asian), and Dublin (1.1% Asian).

Clarkton's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Clarkton identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clarkton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is ranked #497 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clarkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Elizabethtown (4.2% Hispanic), and Bladenboro (3.6% Hispanic). Clarkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Whiteville (5% Hispanic), Dublin (8.6% Hispanic), and Hallsboro (4.7% Hispanic).

Clarkton's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Clarkton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clarkton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is ranked #80 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clarkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabethtown (1.1% Native American/Other), Whiteville (1.7% Native American/Other), and Dublin (1.5% Native American/Other). Clarkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hallsboro (2.4% Native American/Other).

Clarkton's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Clarkton identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clarkton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clarkton is ranked #719 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clarkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Elizabethtown (2.9% Multiracial), Bladenboro (4.1% Multiracial), Whiteville (4% Multiracial), Dublin (3.7% Multiracial), and Hallsboro (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.