Polk County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,555 | — | #1,088 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,219 | +2.8% | #716 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #522 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $271,900 | -3.5% | #771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | -17.7% | #1,156 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -35.2% | #390 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Polk County has a population of 45,555, making it the #1,088 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Polk County is $77,219, ranking #716 out of 3,222 counties — 2.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Polk County is $271,900 (-3.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $957/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Polk County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County, Wisconsin has a total population of 45,555, making it the 1,088th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Polk County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Polk County is $77,219, which ranks #716 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Polk County is $271,900, 3.5% below the national median. Renters in Polk County pay a median gross rent of $957 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Polk County, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% 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 93.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Polk County, Wisconsin 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.