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Polkville

North Carolina · 516 residents · 1.863 sq mi
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Polkville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,328. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,400. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
−4%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3346569781K2K1990201020202024Polkville
2024536
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,328
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,122
+21%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(473)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score12.1%(62)
Diversity Score
12
+3%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkville, North Carolina?

Polkville, North Carolina has about 516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polkville, North Carolina earns about $41,328 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 $111,400, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Polkville, North Carolina?

About 19.9% 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 25.3% 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 998 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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

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