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Polkville

North Carolina · 545 residents · 1.863 sq mi
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Polkville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,200. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
+2%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3346569781K2K1990201020202024Polkville
2024536
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,596
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,014
+13%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$89,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(505)
Black2.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(505)
Black1.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(21)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score14.8%(81)
Diversity Score
15
+26%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkville, North Carolina?

Polkville, North Carolina has about 545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polkville, North Carolina earns about $47,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polkville, North Carolina expensive?

In Polkville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Polkville, North Carolina?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Polkville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polkville, North Carolina?

About 25.7% of people in Polkville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polkville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Polkville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 969 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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

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