Parkton is a town located in Robeson County North Carolina. Parkton has a 2024 population of 501. Parkton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 500 in 2020.
The average household income in Parkton is $68,478 with a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median age in Parkton is 40.2 years: 42.8 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 52.99% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 25.94% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 7.54% |
| Other race | 32 | 7.1% |
| Native American | 28 | 6.21% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 189 | 2.39 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 103 | 3.14 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.03 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 18 | 3.17 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 1 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 12.86% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 13.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 9% |
| High School Graduate | 65 | 20.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.89% |
| Some College | 79 | 25.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 164 | 40 |
| Black | 64 | 41 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 21 | 4 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Other Race | 18 | 13 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,135 | $0 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $43,409 | $46,875 | $43,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,417 | $35,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,583 | $43,917 | $36,528 |
| Some College | $35,694 | $46,250 | $34,107 |
$42,583
Average Earnings
$43,917
Average Male
$36,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.24% of Parkton residents speak only English, while 3.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 31 | 12.97% |
| Black | 117 | 14 | 11.97% |
| Multiple | 34 | 7 | 20.59% |
| Native | 28 | 2 | 7.14% |
| Other | 32 | 1 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1 | 2.94% |
12.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
12.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parkton is Multiple, with 20.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parkton is Hispanic, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.49% |
| High School | 15.38% |
| Some College | 10.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 7.22% |
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,667 | $81,910 |
| Households | $54,063 | $68,478 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,688 | $43,207 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.3%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 17.71% |
| Native American | 5 | 19.23% |
| Other Race | 4 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 18.18% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.96%
Born in Parkton
98%
Native Born
2%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
98% of Parkton residents were born in the United States, with 68.96% having been born in North Carolina. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 502 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 501 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 501 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 501 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 501 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 497 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 498 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 500 | 67 | 15.47% |
| 2019 | 433 | -5 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 438 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 442 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 445 | -4 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 449 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 452 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 453 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 454 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 454 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 453 | 0 | 0% |