Polk County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,361 | — | #1,920 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,191 | -34.5% | #2,815 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $138,400 | -50.9% | #2,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $711 | -38.9% | #2,692 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +26.1% | #2,103 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 19,361, making it the #1,920 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $49,191, ranking #2,815 out of 3,222 counties — 34.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $138,400 (-50.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $711/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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91.0% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County, Arkansas has a total population of 19,361, making it the 1,920th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $49,191, which ranks #2,815 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Polk County is $138,400, 50.9% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $711 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
All data for Polk County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.