Polkton, NC Demographics

A map of Polkton's Population by Race

Polkton, North Carolina had a population of 2,250 in 2020. It was 44.8% White, 47.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Polkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is the 301st most populous. 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's White Population

1,008 residents of Polkton identify as White, or 44.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Polkton less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is ranked #626 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Polkton is more White than neighboring Wadesboro (32.1% White), Ansonville (22.5% White), Marshville (35.7% White), and Lilesville (42.5% White). Polkton is less White than neighboring Peachland (58.7% White).

Polkton's Black Population

1,067 residents of Polkton identify as Black, or 47.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Polkton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is ranked #86 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Polkton is more Black than neighboring Peachland (28.7% Black), and Marshville (43.9% Black). Polkton is less Black than neighboring Wadesboro (61.9% Black), Ansonville (72.3% Black), and Lilesville (50.6% Black).

Polkton's Asian Population

6 residents of Polkton identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Polkton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is ranked #521 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Polkton is more Asian than neighboring Peachland (0% Asian), and Ansonville (0.2% Asian). Polkton is less Asian than neighboring Wadesboro (1.3% Asian), and Marshville (0.6% Asian).

Polkton's Hispanic Population

95 residents of Polkton identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Polkton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is ranked #513 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Polkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Wadesboro (1.8% Hispanic), Ansonville (3% Hispanic), and Lilesville (2.3% Hispanic). Polkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Peachland (5.4% Hispanic), and Marshville (15.7% Hispanic).

Polkton's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Polkton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Polkton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Polkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peachland (0.5% Native American/Other). Polkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marshville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lilesville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Polkton's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Polkton identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Polkton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Polkton is ranked #613 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Polkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Wadesboro (2.2% Multiracial), and Ansonville (1.4% Multiracial). Polkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Peachland (6.7% Multiracial), Marshville (3.2% Multiracial), and Lilesville (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.