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Polk County

Georgia · 41,475 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 $38,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,475
+9%since 2000
from 38,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K36K39K42K45K1990201020202024Polk County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,646
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,328 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,214
+17%since 2000
from $15,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(30,492)
Black12.4%(5,150)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(4,885)
Asian0.7%(270)
Other1.2%(490)
Diversity Score53.1%(22,025)
Diversity Score
53
+18%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk County, Georgia?

Polk County, Georgia has about 41,475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Georgia earns about $38,646 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Georgia?

About 11.4% 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 19.3% 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 7,660 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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