Polkton, North Carolina

Polkton is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 3,375, up from 1,195 in 2000.The town is named after its founder, Leonidas L. Polk.HistoryPolkton was founded by Leonidas Lafayette Polk, and incorporated in 1875. The Billy Horne Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.GeographyPolkton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.2km2, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,195 people, 297 households, and 206 families residing in the town. The population density was 438.5 people per square mile (169.0/km²). There were 336 housing units at an average density of 123.3/sq mi (47.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 56.32% African American, 40.08% White, 1.34% Asian, 1.26% Native American, 0% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.