Polkton, North Carolina
Polkton: city in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Polkton is a city located in the county of Anson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,375 and a population density of 410 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,288 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Polkton
| Population | 2,288 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Anson County |
| Postal code | 28135 |
| Phone Area Codes | 704 |
| Area | 8.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0077,-80.2009 |
| Named for | Leonidas L. Polk |
| Altitude | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 14:27:39 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 278 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -47.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Polkton is located at 35°0'28"N 80°12'3"W (35.0076500, -80.2008900).
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Official website of Polkton
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Polkton decreased by 47.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,375 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,329 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,304 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,148 | -4.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,508 | 10.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,451 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,133 | -10.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,933 | -6.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,567 | -14.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,678 | -52.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,288 | 26.66% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Polkton
1Town Hall Polkton.N.C.
21 Polk St, Polkton, NC 28135 View details
2Polkton Police Department
35 Polk St, Polkton, NC 28135 View details
Phone: +17042727463
People born in Polkton (1)
American football player Stephone Anthony was born in Polkton
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Polkton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197850 | South Piedmont Community College | Polkton (NC) | 28135 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Polkton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Polkton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Polkton Post Office | Polkton (NC) | 28135 |
Other cities in Anson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wadesboro | 5,242 | City in North Carolina |
| Mineral Springs | 3,171 | Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Burnsville | 1,643 | Township in Anson County, North Carolina |
| Ansonville | 586 | Township in Anson County, North Carolina |
| Lilesville | 482 | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Morven | 465 | Town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Peachland | 402 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| McFarlan | 107 | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Polkton distances to largest North Carolina cities