Polkton, NC

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Polkton Overview

2,937
TOTAL POPULATION
1,511
MALE POPULATION
1,426
FEMALE POPULATION
105.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$12,214
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,277
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
481
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
18.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Polkton Zip Codes

Polkton Area Codes

Race in Polkton

The most populous races in Polkton are White / Caucasian (1,357 | 46.2%), Black / African American (1,261 | 42.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (238 | 8.1%).
Race in Polkton
Race# Population% Population
Asian110.4%
Black / African American1,26142.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.1%
Hispanic or Latino2388.1%
Native / Alaskan321.1%
White / Caucasian1,35746.2%
Two or more Races1976.7%
Some other Race752.5%
Total2,937100.0%

Ancestry in Polkton

The most populous ancestries reported in Polkton are Mexican (199 | 6.8%), American (129 | 4.4%), Cherokee (121 | 4.1%), Irish (110 | 3.7%), and English (77 | 2.6%), together accounting for 21.7% of all Polkton residents.
Ancestry in Polkton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African702.4%
American1294.4%
Arab80.3%
Austrian50.2%
Central American190.6%
Cherokee1214.1%
Dominican40.1%
English772.6%
European531.8%
French230.8%
French Canadian110.4%
German431.5%
Honduran190.6%
Irish1103.7%
Italian280.9%
Macedonian40.1%
Mexican1996.8%
Moroccan80.3%
Native Hawaiian40.1%
Nigerian20.1%
Polish110.4%
Russian110.4%
Scotch-Irish190.6%
Scottish110.4%
Subsaharan African722.5%
Welsh712.4%
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Immigrants in Polkton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Polkton came from Central America (65 | 2.2%), Latin America (65 | 2.2%), Mexico (46 | 1.6%), Honduras (19 | 0.6%), and Eastern Europe (11 | 0.4%), together accounting for 7.0% of all Polkton residents.
Immigrants in Polkton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia30.1%
Central America652.2%
Eastern Europe110.4%
Europe110.4%
Honduras190.6%
Latin America652.2%
Mexico461.6%
Philippines30.1%
Russia110.4%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
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Sex and Age in Polkton

Sex and Age in Polkton

The most populous age groups in Polkton are 35 to 39 Years (214 | 14.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (215 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Polkton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (1.4%)15 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Years62 (4.1%)97 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years39 (2.6%)33 (2.3%)
15 to 19 Years65 (4.3%)75 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years54 (3.6%)163 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Years194 (12.8%)126 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years103 (6.8%)215 (15.1%)
35 to 39 Years214 (14.2%)191 (13.4%)
40 to 44 Years138 (9.1%)117 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years105 (7.0%)103 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years114 (7.5%)43 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years32 (2.1%)42 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years136 (9.0%)44 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years94 (6.2%)63 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years44 (2.9%)11 (0.8%)
75 to 79 Years43 (2.9%)88 (6.2%)
80 to 84 Years53 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,511 (100.0%)1,426 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Polkton

Median Family Size in Polkton

The median family size in Polkton is 3.39 persons per family, with single female/mother families (107 | 34.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.14 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (141 | 45.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Polkton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple141 (45.2%)2.97
Single Male/Father64 (20.5%)3.08
Single Female/Mother107 (34.3%)4.14
Total Families312 (100.0%)3.39

Median Household Size in Polkton

The median household size in Polkton is 2.90 persons per household, with single female/mother households (107 | 24.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.5 persons per household. non-family households (123 | 28.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Polkton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple141 (32.4%)2.97
Single Male/Father64 (14.7%)3.36
Single Female/Mother107 (24.6%)4.50
Non-family123 (28.3%)1.20
Total Households435 (100.0%)2.90

Household Size by Marriage Status in Polkton

Out of a total of 435 households in Polkton, 312 (71.7%) are family households, while 123 (28.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 113, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 93.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Polkton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-93 (21.4%)
2-Person Households113 (26.0%)30 (6.9%)
3-Person Households73 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households66 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households60 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (71.7%)123 (28.3%)

Female Fertility in Polkton

Fertility by Age in Polkton

Average fertility rate in Polkton is 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Polkton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)8.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polkton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polkton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Polkton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Polkton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)148.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polkton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polkton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)

Income in Polkton

Income Overview in Polkton

Per Capita Income in Polkton is $12,214, while median incomes of families and households are $56,250 and $47,277 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,937$12,214
Median Family Income312$56,250
Mean Family Income312$57,335
Median Household Income435$47,277
Mean Household Income435$50,421
Income Deficit312$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,9376.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,93793.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9370.35

Earnings by Sex in Polkton

Average Earnings in Polkton are $11,548, $11,985 for men and $11,250 for women, a difference of 6.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Polkton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male678 (58.9%)$11,985
Female474 (41.1%)$11,250
Total1,152 (100.0%)$11,548

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polkton

The most common earnings brackets in Polkton are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (122 | 18.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (116 | 24.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polkton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less105 (15.5%)116 (24.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99945 (6.6%)66 (13.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499122 (18.0%)26 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99940 (5.9%)4 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49934 (5.0%)50 (10.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99942 (6.2%)4 (0.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (2.2%)25 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (2.4%)7 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49925 (3.7%)31 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99924 (3.5%)8 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99973 (10.8%)27 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (2.5%)19 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (1.2%)29 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99911 (1.6%)25 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (3.2%)25 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99937 (5.5%)5 (1.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
Total678 (100.0%)474 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polkton

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polkton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$19,609$0
High School Diploma$7,331$2,499
College or Associate's Degree$18,750$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$12,697$0

Family Income in Polkton

Family Income Brackets in Polkton

According to the Polkton family income data, there are 108 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Polkton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000113.5%
$10,000 to $14,99931.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994815.4%
$25,000 to $34,99951.6%
$35,000 to $49,9997022.4%
$50,000 to $74,99910834.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994614.7%
$100,000 to $149,999103.2%
$150,000 to $199,999113.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polkton

4-person families (69 | 22.1%) account for the highest median family income in Polkton with $60,625 per family, while 2-person families (125 | 40.1%) have the highest median income of $20,703 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polkton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families125 (40.1%)$41,406
3-Person Families70 (22.4%)$59,500
4-Person Families69 (22.1%)$60,625
5-Person Families48 (15.4%)$23,839
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total312 (100.0%)$56,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Polkton

The median family income in Polkton is $56,250, with families comprising 2 earners (63) having the highest median family income of $82,708, while families with no earners (60) have the lowest median family income of $23,839, accounting for 20.2% and 19.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Polkton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners60 (19.2%)$23,839
1 Earner147 (47.1%)$49,205
2 Earners63 (20.2%)$82,708
3+ Earners42 (13.5%)$56,810
Total312 (100.0%)$56,250

Household Income in Polkton

Household Income Brackets in Polkton

With 115 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Polkton, accounting for 26.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Polkton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000143.2%
$10,000 to $14,999429.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996815.6%
$25,000 to $34,99971.6%
$35,000 to $49,99911225.7%
$50,000 to $74,99911526.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995512.6%
$100,000 to $149,999112.5%
$150,000 to $199,999112.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Polkton

The median household income in Polkton is $47,277, with the highest median household income of $67,857 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 70 households (16.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 20 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Polkton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (4.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years139 (32.0%)$56,801
45 to 64 Years70 (16.1%)$67,857
65+ Years206 (47.4%)$35,565
Total435 (100.0%)$47,277

Poverty in Polkton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polkton

With 18.5% poverty level for males and 26.9% for females among the residents of Polkton, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (100.0%) and 14 females (93.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polkton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (47.6%)14 (93.3%)
5 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)20 (19.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)14 (56.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years36 (100.0%)4 (8.9%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (7.4%)27 (48.2%)
35 to 44 Years25 (31.7%)4 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years20 (66.7%)18 (46.2%)
55 to 64 Years2 (6.2%)15 (24.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (42.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)43 (50.6%)
Total111 (18.5%)178 (26.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polkton

According to the poverty statistics in Polkton, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polkton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (52.4%)1 (6.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years51 (100.0%)85 (80.9%)
12 to 14 Years39 (100.0%)11 (44.0%)
15 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)41 (91.1%)
18 to 24 Years24 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years87 (92.5%)29 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years54 (68.3%)82 (95.4%)
45 to 54 Years10 (33.3%)21 (53.8%)
55 to 64 Years30 (93.8%)47 (75.8%)
65 to 74 Years58 (100.0%)26 (57.8%)
75 Years and over96 (100.0%)42 (49.4%)
Total489 (81.5%)485 (73.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polkton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Polkton show that 6.4% or 9 of the total 141 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polkton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (93.6%)9 (6.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polkton

According to the poverty data in Polkton, 10.9% or 7 single-father households and 39.3% or 42 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (13.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (71.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polkton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children7 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (23.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (71.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (10.9%)42 (39.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Polkton

The poverty data for Polkton shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (6.4%) and 49 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (71.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Polkton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)7 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)28 (71.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (6.4%)49 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Polkton

Employment by Class of Employer in Polkton

Among the 474 employed individuals in Polkton, private company employees (351 | 74.1%), local government employees (77 | 16.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (17 | 3.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Polkton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35174.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)173.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations71.5%
Local Government Employees7716.2%
State Government Employees153.2%
Federal Government Employees40.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total474100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Polkton

According to the labor force statistics for Polkton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,641), 18.2% or 481 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 43.3% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Polkton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years34 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years94 (43.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years83 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years32 (10.1%)7 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years120 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years35 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years8 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years35 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over40 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total481 (18.2%)7 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polkton

According to labor force statistics for Polkton, 16.3% of individuals (312) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,917) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 34.4% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.8% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polkton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School38 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma145 (15.7%)44 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree109 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (16.3%)42 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Polkton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polkton are Management (34 | 7.2%), Community & Social Service (26 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 5.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 3.8%), and Health Technologists (17 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Polkton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polkton, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (67.6%), Community & Social Service (30.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (30.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (69.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Polkton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (67.6%)11 (32.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (30.8%)18 (69.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (30.8%)18 (69.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)31 (39.7%)47 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.3%)231 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Polkton are Food Preparation & Serving (93 | 19.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (61 | 12.9%), Personal Care & Service (16 | 3.4%), and Healthcare Support (5 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Polkton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Polkton, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (65.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (15.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (85.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Polkton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (15.0%)79 (85.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance40 (65.6%)21 (34.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)54 (30.9%)121 (69.1%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.3%)231 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Polkton are Office & Administration (42 | 8.9%), and Sales & Related (10 | 2.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Polkton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Polkton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Office & Administration29 (69.1%)13 (30.9%)
Total (Category)29 (55.8%)23 (44.2%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.3%)231 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Polkton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 4.4%), Construction & Extraction (20 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Polkton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Polkton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (80.4%)11 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.3%)231 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Polkton are Production (73 | 15.4%), Material Moving (23 | 4.9%), and Transportation (17 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Polkton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Polkton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production51 (69.9%)22 (30.1%)
Transportation10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Material Moving23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)84 (74.3%)29 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.3%)231 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Polkton

Employment Industries in Polkton

The major employment industries in Polkton include Accommodation & Food Services (102 | 21.5%), Public Administration (81 | 17.1%), Manufacturing (68 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (44 | 9.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (39 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Polkton

Employment Industries by Sex in Polkton

The Polkton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Public Administration (88.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Polkton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Manufacturing46 (67.6%)22 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade38 (86.4%)6 (13.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services8 (30.8%)18 (69.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (2.9%)99 (97.1%)
Public Administration72 (88.9%)9 (11.1%)
Total243 (51.3%)231 (48.7%)

Education in Polkton

School Enrollment in Polkton

The most common levels of schooling among the 433 students in Polkton are college / undergraduate (103 | 23.8%), middle school (101 | 23.3%), and elementary school (95 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Polkton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool163.7%
Kindergarten5312.2%
Elementary School9521.9%
Middle School10123.3%
High School6515.0%
College / Undergraduate10323.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total433100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polkton

Out of a total of 433 students who are enrolled in schools in Polkton, 73 (16.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 360 (83.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polkton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old146 (91.8%)13 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds12 (25.0%)36 (75.0%)
35 Years and over36 (65.4%)19 (34.5%)
Total360 (83.1%)73 (16.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polkton

Education (18 | 28.1%), business (13 | 20.3%), physical & health sciences (8 | 12.5%), visual & performing arts (8 | 12.5%), and social sciences (7 | 10.9%) are the most common fields of study among 64 individuals in Polkton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polkton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences812.5%
Psychology11.6%
Social Sciences710.9%
Engineering23.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology710.9%
Business1320.3%
Education1828.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts812.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total64100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Polkton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polkton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Polkton are males with 3 vehicles (76, accounting for 31.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (21, making up 32.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polkton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (3.7%)4 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle66 (27.2%)46 (19.9%)
2 Vehicles49 (20.2%)152 (65.8%)
3 Vehicles76 (31.3%)21 (9.1%)
4 Vehicles43 (17.7%)8 (3.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Polkton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Polkton are 10 to 14 minutes (139 commuters, 29.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (61 commuters, 13.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (51 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Polkton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes224.7%
5 to 9 Minutes153.2%
10 to 14 Minutes13929.8%
15 to 19 Minutes194.1%
20 to 24 Minutes6113.1%
25 to 29 Minutes326.9%
30 to 34 Minutes337.1%
35 to 39 Minutes153.2%
40 to 44 Minutes265.6%
45 to 59 Minutes5110.9%
60 to 89 Minutes398.4%
90 or more Minutes143.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Polkton

The most common commute times in Polkton are 10 to 14 minutes (76 commuters, 31.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (63 commuters, 27.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Polkton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8 (3.3%)7 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes76 (31.7%)63 (27.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes13 (5.4%)6 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (0.4%)60 (26.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)32 (14.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (6.2%)18 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes10 (4.2%)16 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes51 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes23 (9.6%)16 (7.1%)
90 or more Minutes6 (2.5%)8 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polkton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Polkton are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (70, 29.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (77, 34.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polkton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20 (8.3%)6 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM36 (15.0%)49 (21.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (10.0%)13 (5.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM50 (20.8%)19 (8.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM70 (29.2%)77 (34.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1 (0.4%)3 (1.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)15 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (10.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.3%)13 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (3.1%)
Total240 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Polkton

Occupancy by Ownership in Polkton

Of the total 435 dwellings in Polkton, owner-occupied units account for 186 (42.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 249 (57.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Polkton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18642.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24957.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units435100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Polkton

Occupancy by Household Size in Polkton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9321.4%
2-Person Household14332.9%
3-Person Household7316.8%
4+ Person Household12629.0%
Total Housing Units435100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polkton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polkton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household34 (36.6%)59 (63.4%)
2-Person Household46 (32.2%)97 (67.8%)
3-Person Household34 (46.6%)39 (53.4%)
4+ Person Household72 (57.1%)54 (42.9%)
Total Housing Units186 (42.8%)249 (57.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polkton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polkton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (35.2%)92 (64.8%)
High School Diploma39 (47.0%)44 (53.0%)
College/Associate Degree89 (45.6%)106 (54.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polkton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polkton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7417.0%
35 to 44 Years8519.5%
45 to 54 Years235.3%
55 to 64 Years4710.8%
65 to 74 Years7617.5%
75 to 84 Years13029.9%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total435100.0%

Housing Finances in Polkton

Median Income by Occupancy in Polkton

Median Income by Occupancy in Polkton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied186 (42.8%)$56,029
Renter-Occupied249 (57.2%)$40,114
Average435 (100.0%)$47,277

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polkton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polkton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)7 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.6%)4 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (4.8%)33 (13.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (2.1%)22 (8.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (17.7%)9 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (17.7%)79 (31.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (39.3%)42 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (9.1%)38 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (1.6%)8 (3.2%)
$150,000 or more11 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polkton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polkton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49997 (52.1%)48 (19.3%)
$500 to $79926 (14.0%)61 (24.5%)
$800 to $99921 (11.3%)26 (10.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49920 (10.7%)62 (24.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Polkton

Housing Structures in Polkton

Housing Structures in Polkton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21148.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments225.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments143.2%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other18843.2%
Total435100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polkton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polkton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached120 (56.9%)91 (43.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other66 (35.1%)122 (64.9%)
Total186 (42.8%)249 (57.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polkton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polkton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)10 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)41 (16.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms87 (46.8%)148 (59.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms70 (37.6%)34 (13.7%)
8 or more Rooms29 (15.6%)16 (6.4%)
Total186 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polkton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polkton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23 (12.4%)33 (13.3%)
Electricity118 (63.4%)216 (86.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene23 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used3 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Polkton

Household Vehicle Usage in Polkton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)18 (7.2%)
1 Vehicle42 (22.6%)109 (43.8%)
2 Vehicles77 (41.4%)69 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles67 (36.0%)53 (21.3%)
Total186 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Polkton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Polkton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14541
Median Property Value$114,200$164,600
Median Household Income$48,516$0
Monthly Housing Costs$421$0
Real Estate Taxes$708$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polkton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polkton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00026 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99930 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99989 (61.4%)41 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polkton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polkton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99946 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)24 (58.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (2.1%)17 (41.5%)
$150,000 or more11 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polkton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polkton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x84 (57.9%)64,688 (157,775.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (3.5%)6 (14.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (8.3%)28 (68.3%)
4.0x or more44 (30.3%)4 (9.8%)
Total145 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polkton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polkton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80099 (68.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49931 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (6.9%)14 (34.2%)
Total145 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Polkton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polkton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polkton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
6 to 18 Years360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years40 (31.5%)87 (68.5%)
26 to 34 Years71 (60.7%)46 (39.3%)
35 to 44 Years141 (85.5%)24 (14.5%)
45 to 54 Years25 (36.2%)44 (63.8%)
55 to 64 Years87 (92.5%)7 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,044 (82.7%)219 (17.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polkton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polkton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40 (31.5%)87 (68.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polkton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polkton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000232 (93.2%)17 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999283 (89.3%)34 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999344 (76.4%)106 (23.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999133 (68.2%)62 (31.8%)
$100,000 and over52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polkton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polkton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 635 (74.5%)1 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years305 (84.7%)55 (15.3%)
19 to 25 Years25 (19.7%)15 (11.8%)
25 to 34 Years29 (24.8%)42 (35.9%)
35 to 44 Years5 (3.0%)136 (82.4%)
45 to 54 Years9 (13.0%)16 (23.2%)
55 to 64 Years60 (63.8%)43 (45.7%)
65 to 74 Years103 (100.0%)13 (12.6%)
75 Years and over181 (100.0%)97 (53.6%)
Total752 (59.5%)418 (33.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polkton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polkton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years25 (21.2%)13 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years26 (18.4%)60 (32.1%)
65 to 74 Years39 (67.2%)30 (66.7%)
75 Years and over65 (67.7%)31 (36.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Polkton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Polkton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (10.6%)5 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (44.8%)31 (36.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Polkton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years5 (8.6%)6 (13.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Polkton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years25 (21.2%)13 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years16 (11.4%)34 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (25.9%)11 (24.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Polkton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (12.8%)26 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years39 (67.2%)6 (13.3%)
75 Years and over22 (22.9%)31 (36.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Polkton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (28.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Polkton

Computing Device Access in Polkton

Computing Device Access in Polkton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop26961.8%
Smartphone35280.9%
Tablet24857.0%
No Computing Device6114.0%
Total435100.0%

Internet Access in Polkton

Internet Access in Polkton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28064.4%
Cellular Data Only5111.7%
Satellite Internet4410.1%
No Internet7817.9%
Total435100.0%

Polkton Summary

Polkton, North Carolina is a small town located in Anson County, North Carolina. It is situated in the southern part of the state, approximately 40 miles east of Charlotte. The town was founded in 1845 and was named after James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. The population of Polkton was 1,845 in the 2010 census.

Geography

Polkton is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The town is situated on the banks of the Rocky River, which is a tributary of the Catawba River. The town is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are located to the west. The town is located at an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level.
The climate in Polkton is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.

Economy

The economy of Polkton is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and tobacco. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and automotive parts.
The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The town is home to a branch of the Anson County Public Library, which serves the town and the surrounding area.

Demographics

The population of Polkton was 1,845 in the 2010 census. The population is predominantly white, with African Americans making up approximately 10% of the population. The median household income is around $35,000, and the median home value is around $100,000.
The town is served by the Anson County School District, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to a branch of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which offers a variety of degree programs.

Conclusion

Polkton, North Carolina is a small town located in Anson County, North Carolina. The town was founded in 1845 and is situated on the banks of the Rocky River. The economy of Polkton is largely based on agriculture, and the town is home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The population of Polkton was 1,845 in the 2010 census, and the median household income is around $35,000. The town is served by the Anson County School District, and is home to a branch of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Polkton?
Total Population of Polkton is 2,937.
What is the Total Male Population of Polkton?
Total Male Population of Polkton is 1,511.
What is the Total Female Population of Polkton?
Total Female Population of Polkton is 1,426.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Polkton?
There are 105.96 Males per 100 Females in Polkton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Polkton?
There are 94.37 Females per 100 Males in Polkton.
What is the Median Population Age in Polkton?
Median Population Age in Polkton is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Polkton
Average Family Size in Polkton is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Polkton
Average Household Size in Polkton is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Polkton?
Per Capita income in Polkton is $12,214.
What is the Median Family Income in Polkton?
Median Family Income in Polkton is $56,250.
What is the Median Household income in Polkton?
Median Household Income in Polkton is $47,277.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Polkton?
Income or Wage Gap in Polkton is 6.1%.
Women in Polkton earn 93.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Polkton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Polkton is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Polkton?
There are 481 People in the Labor Forcein in Polkton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Polkton?
18.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Polkton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Polkton?
Unemployment Rate in Polkton is 1.5%.