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Parkton

North Carolina · 436 residents · 0.78 sq mi
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Parkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,200. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
+2%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
559 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3424114815516201990201020202024Parkton
2024529
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,447
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,566
+29%since 2000
from $15,111 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(319)
Black14.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(23)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(312)
Black15.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(31)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other5.1%(22)
Diversity Score56.6%(247)
Diversity Score
57
+28%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkton, North Carolina?

Parkton, North Carolina has about 436 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Parkton, North Carolina earns about $41,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkton, North Carolina expensive?

In Parkton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Parkton, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Parkton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkton, North Carolina?

About 23.8% of people in Parkton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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