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Polkton, NC
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Population: 2,670
Home Price: $118,800
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Overview
Polkton is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 2,670. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Polkton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
29.5 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Polkton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$16,780
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,656
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.6
43.3
42.3
Gender
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Male
61.9%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
38.1%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
White
43.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
42.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
2.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.0%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$118,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$420
$682
$801
Family Households
48.3%
48.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.6%
23.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
60.5%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
39.5%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
19.1%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.7%
36.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
28.0%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.9%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
54.5%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
42.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Polkton
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Polkton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
springrolls
gluten free
whole foods
thanksgiving dinner
thai food
bbq
vegan food
chinese food
wine
french fries
ice cream
dessert
barbecue
bbq joint
snacks
frozen vegetables
steak
beer
metrolina
country music
baseball
sports leagues
olympics
curling
hockey player
swimming
nascar
volleyball
gaming
soccer
nfl
basketball
football
inspired by
nft
nfts
logos
roadm
watercolour
theatre
pfp
poems
fashion
poster
sculpture
photography
fanart
exhibition
creations
nature
posters
portrait
comic
dd
memes
anime
tv shows
books
photography
scifi
nascar
hunting
gaming
tv shows
tv
drama
entertainments
theatre
sports
hospitality
fashion
uncensored
outdoor
promos
photography
marketing
podcasts
commentary
films
celebrity
hollywood
lifestyle
producer
summer
beach
beautiful scenery
winter
space
sports
pool
photography
nature
rec
backyard
swimming
hunting
whole foods
hand soaps
farmers market
purses
wax melts
appliances
discounts
candles
convenience stores
mall
starbucks
shipping
mcdonalds
restaurant
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