2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,702
Polk County is a small county in Tennessee with a population of 17,702. The median household income is $60,227, 7% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.3%, median home value is $136,400, and 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 39% below the national average.
Population
17,702
2023 estimate
Rank #1997 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,227
Household
Rank #1893 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$136,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2244 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2803 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.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% above Tennessee avg·7% below national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above Tennessee avg·11% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Tennessee avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,714
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Tennessee avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Tennessee avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% above Tennessee avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
22% above Tennessee avg·27% above national avg
Housing Units
8,856
Households
7,144
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,233
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
25% below Tennessee avg·39% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Tennessee avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
19.8%
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