Polkton, NC Demographics

A map of Polkton's Population by Race

Polkton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,555, a large increase from the 2,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.1% Black, 39.7% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Polkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Polkton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Polkton, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Polkton is ranked the 295th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Polkton was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Polkton's White Population

1,015 residents of Polkton, or 39.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Polkton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Polkton ranks 626th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polkton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Polkton's population has decreased from 44.8% to 39.7%.

Polkton is more White than neighboring Peachland (39.1% White), Wadesboro (27.5% White), Ansonville (18.1% White), and Lilesville (24.1% White). Polkton is less White than neighboring Marshville (42.6% White).

Polkton's Black Population

1,128 residents of Polkton, or 44.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Polkton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Polkton ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polkton's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Polkton's population has decreased from 47.4% to 44.1%.

Polkton is less Black than neighboring Peachland (51.9% Black), Wadesboro (64.5% Black), Ansonville (80.6% Black), Marshville (46.8% Black), and Lilesville (66.1% Black).

Polkton's Asian Population

3 residents of Polkton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Polkton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Polkton ranks 560th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polkton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Polkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Polkton is more Asian than neighboring Ansonville (0% Asian), Marshville (0% Asian), and Lilesville (0% Asian). Polkton is less Asian than neighboring Peachland (0.5% Asian), and Wadesboro (4.3% Asian).

Polkton's Hispanic Population

221 residents of Polkton, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Polkton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Polkton ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polkton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 132.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Polkton's population has increased from 4.2% to 8.6%.

Polkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Peachland (3.4% Hispanic), Wadesboro (0.6% Hispanic), Ansonville (1.2% Hispanic), Marshville (5.9% Hispanic), and Lilesville (0% Hispanic).

Polkton's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Polkton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Polkton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Polkton ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polkton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Polkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Polkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peachland (0% Native American/Other), Ansonville (0% Native American/Other), and Lilesville (0% Native American/Other). Polkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wadesboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Polkton's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Polkton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Polkton is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Polkton ranks 620th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polkton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 183.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Polkton's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.5%.

Polkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Peachland (5.2% Multiracial), Wadesboro (2.2% Multiracial), Ansonville (0% Multiracial), and Marshville (3.9% Multiracial). Polkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lilesville (9.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.