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Polkton

County:
Anson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.054

Polkton is a town located in Anson County, North Carolina. Polkton has a 2026 population of 2,923. Polkton is currently growing at a rate of 4.02% annually and its population has increased by 30.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,247 in 2020.

The median household income in Polkton is $47,059 with a poverty rate of 30.37%. The median age in Polkton is 36.3 years: 40.2 years for males, and 32.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.9 males.

2.9K
Total Population
957
Density (mi²)
113 4.02%
Growth

Polkton Population

Polkton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,9231134.02%
20252,8101124.15%
20242,69820.07%
20232,696532.01%
20222,6431576.32%
20212,48623910.64%
20202,247-1-0.04%
20191,678-889-34.63%
20182,567-366-12.48%
20172,933-200-6.38%
20163,133-318-9.21%
20153,451-57-1.62%
20143,50836011.44%
20133,148-156-4.72%
20123,304-25-0.75%
20113,329-46-1.36%
20103,350-4-0.12%

Median Age

Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 32.7 years
Male: 40.2 years

Polkton Adults

There are 2,190 adults, (287 of whom are seniors) in Polkton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,253 (49%)
Male: 1,302 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Polkton includes 44.38% Black or African American, 41.88% White, 3.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,13444.38%
White1,07041.88%
Two or more races1987.75%
Other race993.87%
Native American491.92%
Asian30.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race973.8%
White552.15%
Native American321.25%
Two or more races311.21%
Black or African American60.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,12844.15%
White1,01539.73%
Two or more races1676.54%
Native American170.67%
Asian30.12%
Other race20.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.08%

Polkton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Polkton 's average per capita income is $15,101. Household income levels show a median of $47,059. The poverty rate stands at 30.37%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,429-
Families$58,015$58,984
Households$47,059$50,250
Non Families-$28,980

$15,101

Average Income

$47,059

Median Household Income

30.37%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)