Polk County North Carolina Map and Data
Polk County North Carolina Profile and Data
| Name | Polk County |
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS Code | 37149 |
| County Seat | Columbus |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 20,386 |
| Population Growth Rate(2000-2022) | -5.76% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.43% |
| Public School Majority Ethnicity | White 75% |
| Partisan Voting Index | Republican:+14 |
| Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.7% |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
Polk County Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.43% |
| African American | 5.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |
Polk County Public School Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Public School Students (2023) |
|---|---|
| White | 75.48% |
| African American | 5.49% |
| Hispanic | 12.97% |
| Asian | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.09% |