Polkton is a town located in Anson County, North Carolina. Polkton has a 2025 population of 2,282. Polkton is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Polkton is $49,532 with a poverty rate of 28.12%.The median age in Polkton is 39 years: 40.9 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polkton includes 47.12% White, 42.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,300 | 47.12% |
Black or African American | 1,166 | 42.26% |
Two or more races | 169 | 6.13% |
Native American | 56 | 2.03% |
Other race | 47 | 1.7% |
Asian | 15 | 0.54% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polkton's average per capita income is $13,459. Household income levels show a median of $45,625. The poverty rate stands at 28.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $64,342 | - |
Families | $58,750 | $58,015 |
Households | $45,625 | $49,532 |
Non Families | $14,276 | $25,187 |
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