Polk County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,705 | — | #1,457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,107 | -2.7% | #962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,174 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,800 | -21.0% | #1,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $855 | -26.5% | #1,708 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.7% | #1,248 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 30,705, making it the #1,457 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $73,107, ranking #962 out of 3,222 counties — 2.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $222,800 (-21.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $855/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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94.2% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Polk County, Minnesota
Polk County, Minnesota has a total population of 30,705, making it the 1,457th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $73,107, which ranks #962 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Polk County is $222,800, 21.0% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $855 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Polk County, Minnesota 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.