Polk County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,225 | — | #2,876 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,768 | -7.2% | #1,211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,900 | -32.6% | #1,516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | -41.4% | #2,828 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.5% | #342 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 5,225, making it the #2,876 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $69,768, ranking #1,211 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $189,900 (-32.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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94.5% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Polk County, Nebraska
Polk County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,225, making it the 2,876th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $69,768, which ranks #1,211 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Polk County is $189,900, 32.6% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Polk County, Nebraska 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.