Polkton is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 2,268 people and three associated neighborhoods, Polkton is the 291st largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Polkton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Polkton is a town of service providers, production and manufacturing workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Polkton who work in food service (16.63%), maintenance occupations (14.52%), and management occupations (13.82%). As is often the case in a small town, Polkton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Polkton has one of the lowest overall levels of education in the country: only 2.31% of people over 25 hold a college degree. The national average for all municipalities is 21.84%. The per capita income in Polkton in 2022 was $12,734, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $50,936 for a family of four. Polkton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Polkton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Polkton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Polkton include Irish, Welsh, Italian, English, and German. The most common language spoken in Polkton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Greek.
