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Polkton

North Carolina · 2,250 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 $43,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,250
+88%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+18%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4171K2K3K4K1990201020202024Polkton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,443
+5%since 2000
from $13,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(1,008)
Black47.4%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(95)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other6.6%(148)
Diversity Score74.4%(1,674)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
Female
27.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkton, North Carolina?

Polkton, North Carolina has about 2,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polkton, North Carolina earns about $43,875 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 $112,700, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Polkton, North Carolina?

About 4.9% 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 13.5% 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 1,564 residents, a change of about 228 percent over that period.

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

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