Polk County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89,662 | — | #671 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,118 | +13.3% | #418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $454,700 | +61.3% | #186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,299 | +11.7% | #425 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.5% | #1,438 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 89,662, making it the #671 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $85,118, ranking #418 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $454,700 (+61.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,299/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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95.1% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Polk County, Oregon
Polk County, Oregon has a total population of 89,662, making it the 671st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $85,118, which ranks #418 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Polk County is $454,700, 61.3% above the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $1,299 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.6%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
All data for Polk County, Oregon 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.