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Polk

Pennsylvania · 634 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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Polk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 397 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,300. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
634
−39%since 2000
from 1,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
313 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+14%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5487499511K1K1990201020202024Polk
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,156
+40%since 2000
from $12,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(992)
Black2.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(599)
Black2.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.7%(17)
Diversity Score13.3%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+81%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk, Pennsylvania?

Polk, Pennsylvania has about 634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polk, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Polk, Pennsylvania earns about $55,417 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Polk, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% 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 33.3% 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 652 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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