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Polk City

Iowa · 3,418 residents · 5.636 sq mi
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Polk City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,450. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,418
+46%since 2000
from 2,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Polk City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,450
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,394
+51%since 2000
from $23,476 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,292)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,301)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.6%(55)
Diversity Score9.2%(316)
Diversity Score
9
+189%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk City, Iowa?

Polk City, Iowa has about 3,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polk City, Iowa earns about $86,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk City, Iowa expensive?

In Polk City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $170,700, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Polk City, Iowa?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Polk City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk City, Iowa?

About 2.0% of people in Polk City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,510 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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