| Place Name | Polkton |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28135 |
| County | Anson County |
| Area Code(s) | 704,980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 3,341 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -33.33% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 42.78% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 9th |
| State House Districts | 55 |
| State Senate Districts | 25 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 42.78% |
| African American | 42.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native American | 0.56% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 11.24% |