Polkton
Town in Anson County, North Carolina

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.
- 2,250residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 732 / sq mipopulation density
- 28135ZIP code
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 had 2,250 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,250 |
|---|---|
| Density | 732 per sq mi (283 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Polkton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Anson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,250 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.07 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0032° N, 80.1963° W |
| ZIP code | 28135 |
| Official website | polkton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3753140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Polkton
- Peachland4.0 mi W
- Wadesboro7.4 mi E
- Ansonville8.5 mi NE
- Marshville9.9 mi W
- Lilesville12.2 mi E
- Wingate14.2 mi W
- Morven14.7 mi SE
- Aquadale15.4 mi N
- Mount Croghan, SC16.2 mi S
- Norwood16.6 mi N
- Oakboro17.4 mi NW
- Ruby, SC17.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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