Claxton, Georgia is a small city with a population of 2,576 people. It has a population density of 1,275 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Claxton is located in Evans county and has several local businesses including True Value Hardware, The Green Mango Market, and Evans County Animal Hospital. Year-round outdoor activities are available such as fishing in the nearby Altamaha River and camping in one of the various campgrounds near the city. There are also numerous organizations such as churches, youth groups, and community clubs that bring people together to celebrate the city's rich history. Sports fans can enjoy watching local baseball games at Jody Davis Field or basketball games at Claxton High School gymnasium.
The population in Claxton is 2,576. There are 1,482 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Claxton is 29.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Claxton is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Claxton
- 32.1% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 29.0% are married with children
- 29.2% have children, but are single
Race in Claxton
- 46.2% are White
- 47.7% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander