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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk

Pennsylvania · 1,031 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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Polk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,929. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 255 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,700. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,031
−20%since 1990
from 1,286 in 1990
1990 – 2025
508 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 634 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.5
+8%since 1990
from 43.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5487499511K1K1990201020202024Polk
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,929
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,031 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,963
+52%since 1990
from $8,521 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.0%
+26.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
22.4% rent
1.3
−24%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,263)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.9%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(992)
Black2.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score7.4%(76)
7
+25%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
29.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk, Pennsylvania?

Polk, Pennsylvania has about 1,031 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Polk, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Polk, Pennsylvania earns about $33,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Polk, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Polk, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Polk, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk, Pennsylvania?

About 35.0% of people in Polk, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 255 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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