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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk County

Texas · 41,133 residents · 1,057.045 sq mi
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Polk County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,495. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
41,133
+34%since 1990
from 30,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K35K42K48K55K1990201020202024Polk County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,495
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,968 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,834
+59%since 1990
from $9,974 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(25,189)
Black12.6%(3,875)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,471)
Asian0.2%(66)
Diversity Score45.9%(14,097)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(30,723)
Black13%(5,357)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3,861)
Asian0.4%(156)
Diversity Score48.2%(19,835)
Diversity Score
48
+5%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 24.9 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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Compare Polk County to nearby counties

POLK COUNTY VS
San Jacinto County
Income$65,364+114%
Home value$209,300+314%
Population29,488−45%
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POLK COUNTY VS
Tyler County
Income$55,396+82%
Home value$157,300+211%
Population20,443−62%
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POLK COUNTY VS
Trinity County
Income$52,018+71%
Home value$119,500+136%
Population14,384−73%
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POLK COUNTY VS
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Income$60,960+100%
Home value$163,500+223%
Population88,154+65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk County, Texas?

Polk County, Texas has about 41,133 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Texas earns about $30,495 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Texas?

About 10.4% 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 17.4% of people in Polk County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,446 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 2102.03Census Tract 2105Census Tract 2103.02Census Tract 2102.06Census Tract 2102.04Census Tract 2101.05Census Tract 2103.01Census Tract 2101.06Census Tract 2104.01Census Tract 2101.04Census Tract 2102.05Census Tract 2104.02Census Tract 2101.03
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 77351ZIP 77360ZIP 75939ZIP 77335ZIP 75960ZIP 77350ZIP 77326ZIP 75934
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