Polk County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 790,694 | — | #82 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,978 | -12.2% | #1,543 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $266,500 | -5.5% | #804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,363 | +17.2% | #347 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +14.8% | #1,845 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 790,694, making it the #82 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $65,978, ranking #1,543 out of 3,222 counties — 12.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $266,500 (-5.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,363/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.5%.
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87.6% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Polk County, Florida
Polk County, Florida has a total population of 790,694, making it the 82nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $65,978, which ranks #1,543 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Polk County is $266,500, 5.5% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $1,363 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.1 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (29.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (14.1%).
All data for Polk County, Florida 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.