City

Clarkton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bladen County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,199Population
💰$49,922Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$151,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 58.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White37.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Black58.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty28.5% ▲ 185% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.8%)
HS Graduate925 (36.8%)
Some College386 (15.3%)
Associates393 (15.6%)
Bachelors322 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree471 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,922 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$151,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$891/mo
Total Housing Units1,950
Vacant Units407

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Clarkton, NC

Clarkton is a city in North Carolina, located in Bladen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,199 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Clarkton is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,922 is below the national average. Approximately 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clarkton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $891 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarkton is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.59%).

Clarkton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Clarkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28433 4,199 $49,922 $151,700 $891 9.4% 31.5% 71.8%