Polk County
Polk County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,819. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.
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How many people live in Polk County, Nebraska?
Polk County, Nebraska has about 5,639 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Polk County, Nebraska?
The typical household in Polk County, Nebraska earns about $37,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Polk County, Nebraska expensive?
In Polk County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.
How educated are people in Polk County, Nebraska?
About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Polk County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Nebraska?
About 5.8% of people in Polk County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.
Has Polk County, Nebraska grown since 1990?
Yes, Polk County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024