Polkton is a town located in Anson County North Carolina. Polkton has a 2024 population of 2,275. Polkton is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Polkton is $50,421 with a poverty rate of 22.88%. The median age in Polkton is 38.1 years: 40.1 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polkton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,357 | 46.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,261 | 42.93% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 6.71% |
| Other race | 75 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.14% |
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 | 435 | 2.9 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Married | 141 | 2.97 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.2 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Female | 107 | 4.5 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 64 | 3.36 | 31.3 | 68.8 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
42.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 360 | 15.56% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 2.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 0.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,090 | 47.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 4.8% |
| Some College | 541 | 23.39% |
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 | 1,087 | 913 | 40 |
| Black | 1,048 | 787 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 79 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,469 | $0 | $52,031 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $6,843 | $7,331 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,766 | $19,609 | $0 |
| Overall | $12,303 | $12,697 | $0 |
| Some College | $20,474 | $18,750 | $0 |
$12,303
Average Earnings
$12,697
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.11% of Polkton residents speak only English, while 8.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 600 | 220 | 36.67% |
| White | 351 | 52 | 14.81% |
| Multiple | 150 | 17 | 11.33% |
22.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.5%
Male Poverty Rate
26.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polkton is Black, with 36.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polkton is Multiple, with 11.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.48% |
| High School | 25.38% |
| Some College | 11.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.64% |
| Female Employed | 6.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $57,335 |
| Households | $47,277 | $50,421 |
| Married Families | $62,102 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,333 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.8%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 5.64% |
| White | 26 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 6.02% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
18.2%
Labor Force Participation
17.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
75.86%
Born in Polkton
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
97.31% of Polkton residents were born in the United States, with 75.86% having been born in North Carolina. 1.67% 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 | 2,310 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 2,303 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 2,296 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 2,289 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 2,282 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 2,275 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 2,268 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 2,274 | 135 | 6.31% |
| 2021 | 2,139 | -108 | -4.81% |
| 2020 | 2,247 | 569 | 33.91% |
| 2019 | 1,678 | -889 | -34.63% |
| 2018 | 2,567 | -366 | -12.48% |
| 2017 | 2,933 | -200 | -6.38% |
| 2016 | 3,133 | -318 | -9.21% |
| 2015 | 3,451 | -57 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 3,508 | 360 | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 3,148 | -156 | -4.72% |
| 2012 | 3,304 | -25 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 3,329 | -21 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 3,350 | 0 | 0% |