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Polkton

North Carolina · 3,375 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 $26,012. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,180 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,200. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,375
+182%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
+182%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4171K2K3K4K1990201020202024Polkton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,012
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,329 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,636
−52%since 2000
from $13,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.9%
−47.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+93%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(471)
Black56.3%(673)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(762)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(935)
Black60.8%(2,051)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(278)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other3.2%(107)
Diversity Score68.8%(2,322)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
12.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
Female
22.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−80.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkton, North Carolina?

Polkton, North Carolina has about 3,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polkton, North Carolina earns about $26,012 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 $75,200, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Polkton, North Carolina?

About 3.6% 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 39.5% 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 2,689 residents, a change of about 392 percent over that period.

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

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