This was 30.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,682.
76.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Polkton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 522 | 23.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 576 | 26.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 235 | 10.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 221 | 10 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 401 | 18.2 |
| Associate's degree | 146 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 95 | 4.3 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 0.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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