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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Polkton

North Carolina · 1,195 residents · 3.054 sq mi
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Polkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,329. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,400. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,195
+74%since 1990
from 686 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
+74%since 1990
from 225 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+12%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4171K2K3K4K1990201020202024Polkton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,329
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,794 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,783
+47%since 1990
from $9,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.5%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−4%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(403)
Black40.4%(277)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(471)
Black56.3%(673)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian1.3%(16)
Diversity Score63.8%(762)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkton, North Carolina?

Polkton, North Carolina has about 1,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polkton, North Carolina earns about $30,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polkton, North Carolina expensive?

In Polkton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Polkton, North Carolina?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Polkton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polkton, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of people in Polkton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polkton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Polkton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 509 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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