Polkton

Town in Anson County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Polkton, North Carolina
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Polkton is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, with 2,250 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peachland, 4.0 miles W.

About Polkton

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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Living in Polkton

Median household income
$47,059
Median home value
$130,100
Median rent
$1,009/mo
Median age
36.3
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Polkton, NC population

Polkton had 2,250 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,250
Density732 per sq mi (283 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Polkton at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyAnson County
TypeTown
Population2,250 (2020)
Land area3.07 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates35.0032° N, 80.1963° W
ZIP code28135
Official websitepolkton.org
Census code (GEOID)3753140

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Polkton

What county is Polkton in?

Polkton is in Anson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Polkton, NC?

2,250 people lived in Polkton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Polkton, NC?

The ZIP code of Polkton is 28135.

What is the elevation of Polkton?

335 feet (102 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Polkton?

Peachland (4.0 mi), Wadesboro (7.4 mi), Ansonville (8.5 mi), Marshville (9.9 mi), Lilesville (12.2 mi).

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