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Polk County

Georgia · 33,815 residents · 310.34 sq mi
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Polk County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,326. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,815
−11%vs 2000
vs 38,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
109 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
33K36K39K42K45K1990201020202024Polk County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,326
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,328 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,184
−35%vs 2000
vs $15,617 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$316
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $425 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
1.8
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(29,684)
Black13.3%(5,073)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,921)
Asian0.3%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(17,119)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(28,562)
Black14.3%(4,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(553)
Asian0.1%(49)
Other1.1%(369)
Diversity Score36.1%(12,223)
36
−19%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.8%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Polk County, Georgia?

Polk County, Georgia has about 33,815 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Polk County, Georgia?

The typical household in Polk County, Georgia earns about $22,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk County, Georgia expensive?

In Polk County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $41,300, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Georgia?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Polk County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Georgia?

About 16.3% of people in Polk County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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