2023 ACS Census Data · Population 51,780
Polk County is a mid-sized county in Texas with a population of 51,780. The median household income is $59,066, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.1%, median home value is $154,000, and 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% below the national average.
Population
51,780
2023 estimate
Rank #982 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,066
Household
Rank #2013 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$154,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1933 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2947 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.
46.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
21% below Texas avg·20% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% below Texas avg·16% 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 →
$28,346
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% below Texas avg·26% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above Texas avg·9% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Texas avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below Texas avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
25,677
Households
18,575
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,377
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% below Texas avg·44% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Texas avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
19.6%
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