Polk County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,444 | — | #1,410 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,647 | -20.6% | #2,109 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,565 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $205,800 | -27.0% | #1,348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | -30.0% | #2,004 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.4% | #2,179 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 32,444, making it the #1,410 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $59,647, ranking #2,109 out of 3,222 counties — 20.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $205,800 (-27.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $814/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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85.9% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Polk County, Missouri
Polk County, Missouri has a total population of 32,444, making it the 1,410th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $59,647, which ranks #2,109 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Polk County is $205,800, 27.0% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $814 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.0 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Polk County, Missouri 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.