Polk County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,891 | — | #1,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,758 | -9.8% | #1,359 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.9 years | +41.1% | #66 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $315,000 | +11.7% | #553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,178 | +1.3% | #572 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.2% | #1,760 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 19,891, making it the #1,888 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.9 years, which is 41.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $67,758, ranking #1,359 out of 3,222 counties — 9.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $315,000 (+11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,178/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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90.1% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Polk County, North Carolina
Polk County, North Carolina has a total population of 19,891, making it the 1,888th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 54.9 years, which is 41.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $67,758, which ranks #1,359 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Polk County is $315,000, 11.7% above the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $1,178 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.4%).
All data for Polk County, North Carolina 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.