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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Polk County

Minnesota · 32,498 residents · 1,970.999 sq mi
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Polk County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

32,498
+4%vs 2000
vs 31,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,559
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,105 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,199
−41%vs 2000
vs $17,279 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$293
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $396 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
2.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(28,994)
Black0.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,502)
Asian0.3%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(4,081)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(31,541)
Black0.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino3%(968)
Asian0.3%(97)
Other2.4%(789)
Diversity Score13.8%(4,482)
14
+6%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.0%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+93%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk County, Minnesota?

Polk County, Minnesota has about 32,498 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Minnesota earns about $22,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk County, Minnesota expensive?

In Polk County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Minnesota?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Polk County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of people in Polk County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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