Polk County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 503,175 | — | #144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,576 | +11.2% | #464 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $262,100 | -7.0% | #832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,149 | -1.2% | #625 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.2% | #859 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 503,175, making it the #144 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $83,576, ranking #464 out of 3,222 counties — 11.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $262,100 (-7.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,149/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.4%.
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94.7% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Polk County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa has a total population of 503,175, making it the 144th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $83,576, which ranks #464 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Polk County is $262,100, 7.0% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $1,149 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.3%).
All data for Polk County, Iowa 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.