Polkton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Polkton, North Carolina
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Polkton welcome sign on US 74
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| Motto(s):
"Birthplace of L.L. Polk"
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Location of Polkton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Anson | |
| Incorporated | 1875 | |
| Named for | Leonidas L. Polk | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,250 | |
| • Density | 736.74/sq mi (284.49/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28135
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| Area code(s) | 704 | |
| FIPS code | 37-53140 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407140 | |
Polkton is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 2,250, down from 3,375 in 2010.
The town is named after its founder, Leonidas L. Polk.
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History
Polkton was founded by Leonidas Lafayette Polk, and incorporated in 1875. The Billy Horne Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1890 | 247 | 35.0% | |
| 1900 | 276 | 11.7% | |
| 1910 | 287 | 4.0% | |
| 1920 | 575 | 100.3% | |
| 1930 | 534 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 521 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 459 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 530 | 15.5% | |
| 1970 | 845 | 59.4% | |
| 1980 | 762 | −9.8% | |
| 1990 | 662 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,195 | 80.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,375 | 182.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,250 | −33.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,876 | −44.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,008 | 44.8% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,067 | 47.42% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.27% |
| Other/Mixed | 59 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 | 4.22% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,250 people, 550 households, and 363 families residing in the town.
Education
The main campus of South Piedmont Community College is on US Highway 74 at the edge of Polkton. SPCC serves Anson and Union counties.
See also
In Spanish: Polkton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
