Polkton, NC
Living in Polkton
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute31
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports54
Hospitals39
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation-349 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated
66%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black54%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree<1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+20% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
67%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office13%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$1.1k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$448Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached51%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199935%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K5%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas21%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polkton
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Anson County23
Property Crime in Polkton
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Anson County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polkton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polkton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polkton, NC
Tabernacle Christian School
17 miles, W
South Pointe Christian School
19 miles, SW
Norma D Richards Adventist Christian School
21 miles, SW
Carolina Christian School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Polkton, NC
Wingate University
14 miles, W
Pfeiffer University
34 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
37 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polkton, NC
Atrium Health Anson
5 miles, E
Atrium Health Union
19 miles, W
Stanly Regional Medical Center
25 miles, N
McLeod Health Cheraw
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Polkton, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
45 miles, W
Florence Regional Airport
63 miles, SE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
74 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
77 miles, N