COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk County

Wisconsin · 41,319 residents · 914.32 sq mi

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Polk County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,183. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 16% 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 $100,200.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 42%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

41,319

+19%since 1990

from 34,773 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

45 / sq mi

+19%since 1990

from 38 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.7

+12%since 1990

from 34.6 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202446K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,183

+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,267 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,129

+69%since 1990

from $11,291 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.1%

−4.7 ptssince 1990

from 11.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$100,200

+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $53,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$440

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $318 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

80.2%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 77.9% in 1990

19.8% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+10%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.8%(34,367)

Black0%(16)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(119)

Asian0.1%(43)

Diversity Score3.7%(1,293)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.1%(40,131)

Black0.1%(56)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(329)

Asian0.3%(105)

Diversity Score3%(1,235)

Diversity Score

−20%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.6%

+4.1 ptssince 1990

from 11.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

85.9%

+7.9 ptssince 1990

from 78.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.9%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 3.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.5 min

−28%since 1990

from 31.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk County, Wisconsin?

Polk County, Wisconsin has about 41,319 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk County, Wisconsin earns about $41,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Polk County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $100,200, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Polk County, Wisconsin?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Polk County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% of people in Polk County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,546 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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