2023 ACS Census Data · Population 88,553
Polk County is a mid-sized county in Oregon with a population of 88,553. The median household income is $81,318, 25% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.2%, median home value is $419,500, and 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% above the national average.
Population
88,553
2023 estimate
Rank #674 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$81,318
Household
Rank #466 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$419,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #194 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
30.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #675 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% above Oregon avg·25% above national avg
Poverty Rate
6% above Oregon avg·18% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Oregon avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,423
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% above Oregon avg·101% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above Oregon avg·37% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Oregon avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% below Oregon avg·40% below national avg
Housing Units
34,446
Households
32,574
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,967
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% above Oregon avg·27% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Oregon avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.1%
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