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 $49,532 with a poverty rate of 28.12%. The median age in Polkton is 39 years: 40.9 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 | 1,300 | 47.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,166 | 42.26% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 6.13% |
| Native American | 56 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 47 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.22% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 445 | 2.5 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 154 | 2.6 | 74 | 26 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.07 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Female | 122 | 3.84 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 46 | 2.46 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
44.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 15.32% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 1.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 0.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,054 | 47.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 5.17% |
| Some College | 502 | 22.76% |
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 | 1,032 | 853 | 27 |
| Black | 1,002 | 762 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 76 | 11 |
| Native American | 54 | 50 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $6,420 | $6,828 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,789 | $15,724 | $0 |
| Overall | $13,459 | $13,900 | $0 |
| Some College | $23,142 | $23,162 | $0 |
$13,459
Average Earnings
$13,900
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.94% of Polkton residents speak only English, while 8.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 503 | 246 | 48.91% |
| White | 333 | 53 | 15.92% |
| Multiple | 137 | 14 | 10.22% |
28.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.09%
Male Poverty Rate
30.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polkton is Black, with 48.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polkton is Multiple, with 10.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.29% |
| High School | 35.21% |
| Some College | 13.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Employed | 11.29% |
| Female Employed | 10.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $58,015 |
| Households | $45,625 | $49,532 |
| Married Families | $64,342 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,276 | $25,187 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
22.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
88
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 53 | 5.23% |
| White | 26 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7.81% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.08% |
| Islander | 3 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
17.5%
Labor Force Participation
16.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
74.81%
Born in Polkton
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
96.88% of Polkton residents were born in the United States, with 74.81% having been born in North Carolina. 2.14% 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% |