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Polkton, NC
Town in Anson County, North Carolina.
Population
2,555
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
837
ZIP codes
0
Polkton and its ZIP codes
Polkton at a glance
- Polkton is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,059 a year, 35% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,100 (55% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,009 a month.
Local data for Polkton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Polkton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,059
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$130,100
Median rent
$1,009/mo
Homeownership
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher
2.5%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (144), Irish Americans (81), German Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anson County. PPP loans are for Polkton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,935
6,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,093 per person
How people get to work
Polkton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Polkton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polkton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Polkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeachlandTown | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| WadesboroTown | 7.4 mi | 6.6 |
| AnsonvilleTown | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshvilleTown | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| LilesvilleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| WingateTown | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| MorvenTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| AquadaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Mount Croghan, SCTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| NorwoodTown | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| Ruby, SCTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| OakboroTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| McFarlanTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount GileadTown | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Pageland, SCTown | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| UnionvilleTown | 19 mi | 29.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polkton, NC in?
- Polkton is in Anson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Polkton, NC?
- About 2,555 people live in Polkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polkton?
- Nearby places include Peachland (3.8 mi), Wadesboro (7.4 mi), Ansonville (8.8 mi), Marshville (9.9 mi), Lilesville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023