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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Polk

Ohio · 363 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Polk has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

363
+2%vs 2000
vs 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29.4
−13%vs 2000
vs 33.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2673404134865591990201020202024Polk
2024380
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 513.8%(50)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.7%(28)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.1%(33)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 197.4%(27)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(19)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3416.8%(61)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.4%(45)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.5%(31)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.5%(38)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.1%(22)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842.5%(9)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,458
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,914
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,159 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$456
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $583 in 2000
US average: $450
88.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
11.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(2)
Ancestry
German26.6%(101)
English15%(57)
Irish9.5%(36)
Scottish4.7%(18)
American3.9%(15)
Croatian1.3%(5)
Hungarian1.1%(4)
French0.5%(2)
Australian0.3%(1)
Dutch0.3%(1)
Italian0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

1.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+69%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29%(40)
Married49.3%(68)
Widowed7.2%(10)
Divorced14.5%(20)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(37)
Married49.6%(66)
Widowed8.3%(11)
Divorced14.3%(19)
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How many people live in Polk, Ohio?

Polk, Ohio has about 363 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Polk, Ohio?

The typical household in Polk, Ohio earns about $31,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk, Ohio expensive?

In Polk, Ohio, the median home is worth about $38,800, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Polk, Ohio?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Polk, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk, Ohio?

About 0.3% of people in Polk, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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