Profile for Polk County, North Carolina, NC
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$36,259National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Polk County demographic reports
In 2002, the per capita personal income in Polk County was $31,719. This was an increase of 16.6% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 103% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.
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13% of Polk County residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Polk County ancestry & family history guide.
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Records & databases:
- Ancestry.com - NC data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
Cemeteries in Polk County include Bradley Cemetery, Bradley Cemetery, Good Shepherd Cemetery, Jones-Price Cemetery, Metcalf Cemetery, Patty Cemetery, Polk Memorial Gardens ... View cemeteries
- Cemetery record compendium
- North Carolina cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
Communities in Polk County include Columbus, Lynn, Saluda, Tryon ... View communities
- Obituaries - search newspapers in Polk County
- Recent death notices - selected NC newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in North Carolina
- National Council on Independent Living
- County profile
- Economic census for Polk County
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- Minority- & women-owned businesses
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- Unemployment rate in Polk County
- NC economy
School districts in Polk County include Polk County Schools ... View school districts
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- Air pollution in Polk County
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Polk County
- Polk County government
- North Carolina state government
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- Social Security
- Veterans affairs
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- Historic sites in North Carolina
- Libraries in or near Columbus, the county seat
- Museums in North Carolina
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- State archives
Libraries in Polk County include Polk County Public Library, Saluda Branch Library ... View libraries
- Search historic newspaper articles
- Search recent news archive in North Carolina
- Today's news around North Carolina
- Search obituaries in North Carolina
- Recent death notices - selected NC newspapers
- Polk County Chamber of Commerce
- Chambers of commerce in North Carolina
- Community foundations (by state)
- Foundations (by name)
- Gay & lesbian community centers
- Nonprofit groups
Polk County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Polk County political report.
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Hotels in Polk County include Days Inn
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