Polkton, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,759

6.06% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

2.36% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

28.1%

22.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$45,625

3.49% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$134,100

3.07% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

427

9.92% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Polkton, NC had a population of 2.76k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $45,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Polkton, NC declined from 2,937 to 2,759, a −6.06% decrease and its median household income declined from $47,277 to $45,625, a −3.49% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polkton, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.11%), White (Hispanic) (2.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.7%).

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.

97.9% of the residents in Polkton, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polkton, NC are South Piedmont Community College (603 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Polkton, NC was $134,100, and the homeownership rate was 44%.

Most people in Polkton, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Polkton, NC was 2 cars per household.

United States North Carolina Anson County, NC Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Polkton, NC is home to a population of 2.76k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.12% of Polkton, NC residents were born outside of the country (86 people).

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in Polkton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 141 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Polkton, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Polkton, NC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Polkton, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Polkton, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 482
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.16k ± 312
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
141 ± 117

7.18%

Hispanic Population

198 people

7.18% of the people in Polkton, NC are hispanic (198 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Polkton, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

3.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

86 people

2.69%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

79 people

As of 2023, 3.12% of Polkton, NC residents (86 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polkton, NC was 2.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Polkton, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
27 ± 28
Vietnam
27 ± 38
Gulf War (2001-)
14 ± 24

Polkton, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polkton, NC employs 427 people. The largest industries in Polkton, NC are Retail Trade (78 people), Accommodation & Food Services (72 people), and Manufacturing (61 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,500), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($31,023).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

427

2023 Value

± 155

−9.92%

1 Year decline

± 56.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Polkton, NC declined at a rate of −9.92%, from 474 employees to 427 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polkton, NC, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (71 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (62 people), and Production Occupations (60 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polkton, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

427

2023 Value

± 155

−9.92%

1 Year decline

± 56.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Polkton, NC declined at a rate of −9.92%, from 474 employees to 427 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polkton, NC, are Retail Trade (78 people), Accommodation & Food Services (72 people), and Manufacturing (61 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,081

Median earning men ± $17,491

$31,544

Median earning women ± $18,698

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($19,500), Retail Trade ($14,345), and Public Administration ($6,632).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,750) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($10,603).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Polkton, NC awarded 603 degrees. The student population of Polkton, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,208 male students and 2,130 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polkton, NC are White (353 and 59%), followed by Black or African American (96 and 16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (69 and 11.5%), and Unknown (38 and 6.35%).

The largest universities in Polkton, NC by number of degrees awarded are South Piedmont Community College (603 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Polkton, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (203 and 33.7%), General Business Administration & Management (56 and 9.29%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (49 and 8.13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,338 students enrolled in Polkton, NC, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,799 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
203 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
14 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Polkton, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 203 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

South Piedmont Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

603 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Piedmont Community College with 603 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 216 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polkton, NC, which is 0.558 times less than the 387 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 353 degrees mean that there were 3.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 96 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($191) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,404) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Polkton, NC was $134,100 in 2023, which is 0.442 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $130,100 to $134,100, a 3.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Polkton, NC is 44%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Polkton, NC have an average commute time of 23.3 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

$134,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$64,514

$196

Median Property Taxes

±$99

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 range.

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

Rent vs Own

44%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 44% of the housing units in Polkton, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Polkton, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Polkton, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,625

Median Household Income

± $19,176

445

Number of Households

± 146

In 2023, the median household income of the 445 households in Polkton, NC declined from $45,625 from the previous year's value of $47,277.

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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Polkton, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (18.2%)
Worked At Home (5.42%)

In 2023, 76.4% of workers in Polkton, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.2%) and those who worked at home (5.42%).

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.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polkton, NC have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polkton, NC (313 out of 1.11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.5% of the population of Polkton, NC has health coverage, with 14.9% on employee plans, 44.6% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.719% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Anson County, NC see 2410 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (2445 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4412 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1003 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,410 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Anson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Anson County, NC see an average of 2,410 patients per year. This represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (2,445 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Anson County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 28.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.5%

Uninsured

14.9%

Employer Coverage

44.6%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.719%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polkton, NC declined by 16.6% from 17.3% to 14.5%.

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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