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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk County

Minnesota · 31,369 residents · 1,970.999 sq mi
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Polk County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,105. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,369
−3%since 1990
from 32,498 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+10%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K31K32K32K33K1990201020202024Polk County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,105
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,279
+69%since 1990
from $10,199 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

17.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−48%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 31,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Minnesota earns about $35,105 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Minnesota?

About 17.6% 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 10.9% of people in Polk County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,129 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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