PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
53 registered sex offenders in Polk County, North Carolina
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for Polk County and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 53
- Registry source
- North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 26.6
- Population estimate
- 19,891
- About 1 registry record per
- 375 residents
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 53 registry records in Polk County, North Carolina. With an estimated population of 19,891, that is 26.6 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 23% above the North Carolina statewide rate (21.6 per 10,000).
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Cities near Polk County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 2,184 | 481,031 | 45.4 |
| Hendersonville | 126 | 15,408 | 81.8 |
| Rutherfordton | 60 | 3,680 | 163.0 |
| Butner | 41 | 8,065 | 50.8 |
| Troy | 23 | 2,926 | 78.6 |
| Flat Rock | 14 | — | — |
| Tryon | 13 | 1,810 | 71.8 |
| Columbus | 9 | 1,071 | 84.0 |
| Mill Spring | 9 | — | — |
| Saluda | 4 | 683 | 58.6 |
| Bryson | 2 | — | — |
| Etowah | 2 | 7,968 | 2.5 |
| Columbis | 1 | — | — |
| Hedersonville | 1 | — | — |
| Millsprings | 1 | — | — |
ZIP codes near Polk County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 27604 | 1,532 | 44,514 | 344.2 |
| ZIP code 28792 | 79 | 36,645 | 21.6 |
| ZIP code 28139 | 67 | 20,008 | 33.5 |
| ZIP code 28731 | 15 | 8,672 | 17.3 |
| ZIP code 28782 | 13 | 6,519 | 19.9 |
| ZIP code 28722 | 11 | 6,086 | 18.1 |
| ZIP code 28756 | 10 | 4,706 | 21.2 |
| ZIP code 28773 | 5 | 3,441 | 14.5 |
| ZIP code 28729 | 3 | 3,681 | 8.1 |
| ZIP code 28772 | 3 | 1,375 | 21.8 |
Other counties in North Carolina
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham County | 580 | 332,353 | 17.5 |
| Buncombe County | 528 | 274,360 | 19.2 |
| Rowan County | 499 | 149,875 | 33.3 |
| Randolph County | 423 | 146,348 | 28.9 |
| Iredell County | 413 | 196,544 | 21.0 |
| Robeson County | 382 | 116,902 | 32.7 |
| Rockingham County | 351 | 92,131 | 38.1 |
| Rutherford County | 270 | 64,930 | 41.6 |
| Sampson County | 226 | 59,470 | 38.0 |
| Lenoir County | 210 | 54,919 | 38.2 |
| Lincoln County | 202 | 92,716 | 21.8 |
| Stanly County | 202 | 64,651 | 31.2 |
| Richmond County | 195 | 42,344 | 46.1 |
| Scotland County | 166 | 33,590 | 49.4 |
| Lee County | 149 | 65,816 | 22.6 |
| Stokes County | 138 | 45,139 | 30.6 |
| Currituck County | 69 | 30,601 | 22.5 |
| Jones County | 50 | 9,302 | 53.8 |
| Transylvania County | 48 | 33,691 | 14.2 |
| Mitchell County | 45 | 14,992 | 30.0 |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Polk County?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 53 registry records in Polk County, North Carolina. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
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