Polk County
Polk County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,968. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 10,446 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.
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How many people live in Polk County, Texas?
Polk County, Texas has about 30,687 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Polk County, Texas?
The typical household in Polk County, Texas earns about $18,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Polk County, Texas expensive?
In Polk County, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.
How educated are people in Polk County, Texas?
About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Polk County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Texas?
About 21.4% of people in Polk County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024