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Polk

Ohio · 310 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Polk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−13%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2673404134865591990201020202024Polk
2024380
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,877
+60%since 2000
from $16,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(292)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score8.7%(27)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+140%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk, Ohio?

Polk, Ohio has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polk, Ohio?

The typical household in Polk, Ohio earns about $55,625 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 $100,300, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Polk, Ohio?

About 16.3% 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 8.2% of people in Polk, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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