Polkton, NC

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    2024 Population
    2,555
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.3
    6.92% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    30.4%
    8.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $47,059
    3.14% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $130,100
    2.98% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    459
    7.49% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Polkton, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.6% of the residents in Polkton, NC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Polkton, NC are South Piedmont Community College (597 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Polkton, NC was $130,100, and the homeownership rate was 46.6%.

    Most people in Polkton, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Polkton, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Polkton, NC is home to a population of 2.56k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.7% of Polkton, NC residents were born outside of the country (120 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in Polkton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.02k White (Non-Hispanic) and 151 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.6% of Polkton, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Polkton, NC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Polkton, NC
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.13k ± 255
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.02k ± 294
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      151 ± 104
    8.65%
    Hispanic Population
    221 people

    In 2024, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in Polkton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.02k White (Non-Hispanic) and 151 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.65% of the people in Polkton, NC are hispanic (221 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Polkton, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    120 people
    3.12%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    86 people

    As of 2024, 4.7% of Polkton, NC residents (120 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polkton, NC was 3.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      29 ± 27
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      8 ± 18
    3. Vietnam
      7 ± 22

    Polkton, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 3.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    84.5% of the population of Polkton, NC has health coverage, with 16.2% on employee plans, 43.3% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.261% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.1% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 25.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    15.5%
    Uninsured
    16.2%
    Employer Coverage
    43.3%
    Medicaid
    13.5%
    Medicare
    11.3%
    Non-Group
    0.261%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polkton, NC grew by 7.1% from 14.5% to 15.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Polkton, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Polkton, NC employs 459 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Polkton, NC were Accommodation & Food Services (91 people), Retail Trade (82 people), and Manufacturing (58 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,956), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,441), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,417).

    Employment

    Occupations

    459
    2024 Value
    ± 158
    7.49%
    1 Year growth
    ± 46.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Polkton, NC grew at a rate of 7.49%, from 427 employees to 459 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polkton, NC, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (96 people), Production Occupations (57 people), and Management Occupations (52 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polkton, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    459
    2024 Value
    ± 158
    7.49%
    1 Year growth
    ± 46.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Polkton, NC grew at a rate of 7.49%, from 427 employees to 459 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polkton, NC, are Accommodation & Food Services (91 people), Retail Trade (82 people), and Manufacturing (58 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polkton, NC, though some of these residents may live in Polkton, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $29,219
    Median earning men ± $14,415
    $32,647
    Median earning women ± $26,849

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($19,659), Retail Trade ($14,737), and Public Administration ($6,620).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,588), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,417), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($11,696).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Polkton, NC awarded 597 degrees. The student population of Polkton, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,464 male students and 2,549 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Polkton, NC are White (312 and 52.4%), Black or African American (105 and 17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (89 and 15%), and Unknown (43 and 7.23%).

    The largest universities in Polkton, NC by number of degrees awarded are South Piedmont Community College (597 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Polkton, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (241 and 40.4%), General Business Administration & Management (52 and 8.71%), and Information Technology (51 and 8.54%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 4,013 students enrolled in Polkton, NC, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,030 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      241 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Polkton, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 241 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Polkton, NC according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    South Piedmont Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    597 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Piedmont Community College with 597 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 220 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polkton, NC, which is 0.584 times less than the 377 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 312 degrees mean that there were 2.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 105 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Polkton, NC was $130,100 in 2024, which is 0.391 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $134,100 to $130,100, a 2.98% decrease. The homeownership rate in Polkton, NC is 46.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Polkton, NC have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polkton, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $130,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$50,336
    $205
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$90

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Polkton, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Polkton, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.6% of the housing units in Polkton, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $47,059
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,411
    440
    Number of Households
    ± 143

    In 2024, the median household income of the 440 households in Polkton, NC grew to $47,059 from the previous year's value of $45,625.

    The following chart displays the households in Polkton, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Polkton, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
    2. Carpooled (16%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.62%)

    In 2024, 79.3% of workers in Polkton, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16%) and those who worked at home (4.62%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    30.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Polkton, NC have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.53% of the workforce in Polkton, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Polkton, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Polkton, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Polkton, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polkton, NC (349 out of 1.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Polkton, NC is Black, followed by White and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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