Polk County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13233 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,785 | — | #1,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,515 | -22.1% | #2,223 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $187,600 | -33.5% | #1,547 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $918 | -21.1% | #1,338 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +29.8% | #2,189 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 43,785, making it the #1,124 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $58,515, ranking #2,223 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $187,600 (-33.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $918/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.0%.
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88.0% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Polk County, Georgia
Polk County, Georgia has a total population of 43,785, making it the 1,124th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $58,515, which ranks #2,223 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Polk County is $187,600, 33.5% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $918 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.6 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.9%).
All data for Polk County, Georgia 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.