COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk County

Oregon · 62,380 residents · 740.924 sq mi

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Polk County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,311. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $143,200.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.5

US median: 35.2

Average education

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 71%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

62,380

+26%since 1990

from 49,541 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

84 / sq mi

+26%since 1990

from 67 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.5

+7%since 1990

from 34.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202490K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$42,311

+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,292 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,282

+55%since 1990

from $12,405 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.5%

−2.1 ptssince 1990

from 13.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$143,200

+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $63,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$565

+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $360 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

68.4%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 66.4% in 1990

31.6% rent

Afford Score

3.4

+40%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.2%(46,175)

Black0.4%(189)

Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,734)

Asian1.3%(636)

Diversity Score26.8%(13,284)

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.6%(53,394)

Black0.4%(229)

Hispanic / Latino8.8%(5,480)

Asian1.1%(671)

Diversity Score24.2%(15,091)

Diversity Score

−10%since 1990

from 27 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

25.3%

+4.1 ptssince 1990

from 21.2% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

85.5%

+5.5 ptssince 1990

from 80.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.2%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 8.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.4 min

−27%since 1990

from 22.5 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk County, Oregon?

Polk County, Oregon has about 62,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Oregon earns about $42,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk County, Oregon expensive?

In Polk County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Oregon?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Polk County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon?

About 11.5% of people in Polk County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,839 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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