Polkton, North Carolina is a small town with a population of 6,005. It has a population density of 40 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
The local businesses in Polkton, NC include Southside Grocery, Polkton Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Christopher’s Flowers & Gifts, and Polkton Pizza & Wings. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Anson County Park, fishing on the Pee Dee River, hiking the Uwharrie Trail and exploring the nearby wildlife refuge. Other organizations in Polkton include the American Legion Post 87 and local churches such as Black Creek Baptist Church and Word of Life Ministries. The town also hosts an annual sporting event called the “Polkton Red Devil Classic” which features local baseball teams competing against each other.
The population in Polkton (zip 28135) is 6,005. There are 60 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Polkton (zip 28135) is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Polkton (zip 28135) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Polkton (zip 28135)
- 37.2% are married
- 15.7% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 21.7% have children, but are single
Race in Polkton (zip 28135)
- 46.5% are White
- 45.3% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander