Polk County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48373 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,800 | — | #979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,259 | -17.2% | #1,868 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,800 | -34.4% | #1,580 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $987 | -15.1% | #1,043 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.6% | #2,377 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 52,800, making it the #979 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $62,259, ranking #1,868 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $184,800 (-34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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85.6% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% below the national rate.
About Polk County, Texas
Polk County, Texas has a total population of 52,800, making it the 979th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $62,259, which ranks #1,868 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Polk County is $184,800, 34.4% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Polk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%).
All data for Polk County, Texas 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.