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Polk City

Florida · 1,562 residents · 4.505 sq mi
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Polk City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,600. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,562
+3%since 2000
from 1,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+14%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Polk City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,196
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,769
+90%since 2000
from $14,108 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.637
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+92%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,337)
Black1.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(123)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(366)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,323)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(189)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other4.7%(74)
Diversity Score38.4%(601)
Diversity Score
38
+59%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk City, Florida?

Polk City, Florida has about 1,562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polk City, Florida?

The typical household in Polk City, Florida earns about $39,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk City, Florida expensive?

In Polk City, Florida, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Polk City, Florida?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Polk City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk City, Florida?

About 26.7% of people in Polk City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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