Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Polkton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,555

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

44.1%1,128

White

39.7%1,015

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%221

Two or More

6.5%167

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%17

Asian

0.1%3

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

Other

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

22.3%435

High School Diploma

26.3%513

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%129

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%279

Associate's Degree

6.3%123

Bachelor's Degree

1.6%31

Master's Degree

0.8%15

Professional Degree

0.1%2

HS or Higher

78.3%

BA or Higher

2.5%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,100

Median Renti

$1,009

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.6%205

Renter-Occupied

53.4%235

Total Units

488

Homeownership

46.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%20

$50K–$100K

11.2%23

$100K–$150K

35.6%73

$150K–$200K

18.5%38

$200K–$300K

18%37

$300K–$500K

5.4%11

$500K–$1M

1.5%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

5.5%27

2000–2009

15.6%76

1990–1999

30.7%150

1980–1989

14.3%70

1970–1979

16%78

1960–1969

7.4%36

1950–1959

4.5%22

1940–1949

3.9%19

1939 or earlier

2%10

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82%361

Bottled/LP Gas

10.5%46

Fuel Oil

3.9%17

Wood

2.7%12

Utility Gas

0.9%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,059

Mean Household Incomei

$50,250

Per Capita Incomei

$11,389

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

471

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%47

$10K–$15K

9.8%43

$15K–$20K

4.8%21

$20K–$25K

4.1%18

$25K–$30K

5.7%25

$30K–$35K

2.3%10

$35K–$40K

7%31

$40K–$45K

2.5%11

$45K–$50K

6.1%27

$50K–$60K

7.7%34

$60K–$75K

12.3%54

$75K–$100K

21.6%95

$100K–$125K

3.4%15

$125K–$150K

1.1%5

$150K–$200K

0.9%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1204.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

455

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

459

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.5%Insured

15.5%Uninsured