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 small town located in Anson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,250 people lived there. This was a decrease from 3,375 people in 2010.
The town is named after its founder, Leonidas L. Polk. He was an important person in North Carolina's history.
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History of Polkton
Polkton was started by Leonidas Lafayette Polk. It officially became a town, or "incorporated," in 1875. This means it got its own local government.
A special place called the Billy Horne Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.
Polkton's Geography
Polkton is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 7.91 square kilometers (3.05 square miles).
About Polkton's Population
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live in a place and what groups they belong to.
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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 Data
In 2020, the United States Census counted 2,250 people living in Polkton. There were 550 households and 363 families in the town.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Polkton in 2020:
| 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% |
Education in Polkton
The main campus of South Piedmont Community College is located near Polkton. It is right on US Highway 74. This college serves students from both Anson and Union counties.
See also
In Spanish: Polkton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
