Polkville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Polkville, North Carolina
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Location of Polkville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 516 |
| • Density | 276.97/sq mi (106.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28136
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-53160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404545 |
Polkville is a small town located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 545 people.
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History of Polkville
A historic building called the John Lattimore House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This list helps protect important places.
Geography and Location
Polkville is found in the northwestern part of Cleveland County. North Carolina Highway 226 runs through the middle of the town. This highway goes southeast about 12 miles (19 km) to Shelby. It also goes northwest over the South Mountains for about 31 miles (50 km) to Marion.
North Carolina Highway 182 starts in Polkville at NC 226. It then goes east about 25 miles (40 km) to Lincolnton. Another road, North Carolina Highway 10, also begins in Polkville. It travels northeast about 36 miles (58 km) to Newton.
The United States Census Bureau says that Polkville covers a total area of 1.86 square miles (4.8 km²). All of this area is land.
Polkville's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 528 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,514 | 186.7% | |
| 2000 | 535 | −64.7% | |
| 2010 | 545 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 516 | −5.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 545 people living in Polkville. These people lived in 231 households, and 157 of these were families. The town had about 283.5 people per square mile (109.5 per km²). There were 234 homes, with about 124.0 homes per square mile (47.9 per km²).
Most of the people in Polkville were White (94.58%). About 3.74% were African American. A small number (0.75%) were from other races, and 0.93% were from two or more races. About 2.24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of 214 households, 32.7% had children under 18 living there. Most households (57.5%) were married couples living together. About 12.1% had a female head of household with no husband. Around 26.6% were not families. About 22.9% of all households were single people. About 10.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 2.94 people.
The population's age spread out like this:
- 26.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 15.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Polkville was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 83.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 84.2 males.
The average income for a household in Polkville was $28,750. For families, the average income was $40,875. Men earned about $26,797, while women earned about $18,500. The average income per person in the town was $15,015. About 16.3% of families and 19.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 31.0% of those under 18 and 18.5% of those 65 or older.
Polkville Rodeo Event
The Polkville Rodeo is an exciting event that happens every year. It takes place at the Mintz Arena, which is part of the Polkville Baptist Church. This rodeo is approved by the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA). It is put on by the F-K Rodeo Company from Charlotte.
You can buy tickets early at local shops or at the gate on the day of the event. All the money raised from the rodeo helps church members. It supports them when they want to go on mission trips or help with disaster relief efforts.
