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Polkton, North Carolina, in Anson county, is 35 miles SE of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 39 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 1,195 people lived in Polkton.
In Polkton, about 26% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Polkton; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.
The town is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Polkton had a median family income of $35,313. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Polkton.)
Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Polkton.
An estimated 74% of living spaces in Polkton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Polkton compared to other places in the state.
In Polkton, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Polkton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Polkton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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