Polkville, North Carolina
Polkville: human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Polkville is a city located in the county of Cleveland in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 545 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 552 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Polkville
| Population | 552 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Postal code | 28136 |
| Phone Area Codes | 704 |
| Area | 4.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4176,-81.6429 |
| Altitude | 1,093 feet / 333 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:02:24 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 115 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Polkville is located at 35°25'3"N 81°38'34"W (35.4176300, -81.6428700).
Polkville map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Polkville increased by 1.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 545 | - | census |
| 2011 | 541 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 540 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 537 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 539 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 538 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 539 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 540 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 543 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 544 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 552 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Polkville, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198561 | Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs (NC) | 28017-0997 |
| 198321 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby (NC) | 28152-6224 |
| 198710 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale (NC) | 28160-0804 |
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
| 198923 | McDowell Technical Community College | Marion (NC) | 28752-8728 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Polkville, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Polkville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Polkvill Post Office | Shelby (NC) | 28150 |
| Lawndal Post Office | Lawndale (NC) | 28090 |
| Casar Post Office | Casar (NC) | 28020 |
| Lattimor Post Office | Lattimore (NC) | 28089 |
| Fallston Post Office | Fallston (NC) | 28042 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Polkville, Mississippi town of the United States with a population of 819 people.
Other cities in Cleveland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cleveland County , NC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 20,145 | City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States |
| Elizabeth City | 17,751 | City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina |
| Archdale | 11,560 | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States |
| Kings Mountain | 11,118 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Boiling Springs | 4,674 | City in North Carolina, USA |
| Belwood | 963 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Grover | 709 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Light Oak | 691 | Township in Cleveland County, North Carolina |
| Kingstown | 682 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Patterson Springs | 628 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fallston | 610 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lawndale | 589 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lattimore | 454 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Dover | 384 | Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| Waco | 319 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mooresboro | 316 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |