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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk County

Georgia · 38,127 residents · 310.34 sq mi
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Polk County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,328. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,127
+13%since 1990
from 33,815 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 109 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
+3%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K36K39K42K45K1990201020202024Polk County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,328
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,326 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,617
+53%since 1990
from $10,184 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(28,562)
Black14.3%(4,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(553)
Asian0.1%(49)
Diversity Score36.1%(12,223)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(29,684)
Black13.3%(5,073)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,921)
Asian0.3%(118)
Diversity Score44.9%(17,119)
Diversity Score
45
+24%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Polk County to nearby counties

POLK COUNTY VS
Haralson County
Income$72,127+123%
Home value$227,500+213%
Population33,066−27%
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POLK COUNTY VS
Floyd County
Income$65,565+103%
Home value$217,900+200%
Population101,378+123%
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POLK COUNTY VS
Paulding County
Income$98,031+203%
Home value$326,300+349%
Population190,996+320%
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POLK COUNTY VS
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Income$82,243+154%
Home value$289,000+298%
Population120,800+165%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk County, Georgia?

Polk County, Georgia has about 38,127 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Georgia earns about $32,328 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 $72,600, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Georgia?

About 8.0% 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 15.5% of people in Polk County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,312 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 101Census Tract 107Census Tract 106Census Tract 105Census Tract 104Census Tract 102.01Census Tract 103Census Tract 102.02
3 ZIP codes
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