Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County is home to 19,361 people. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $49,191.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,361 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $49,191 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.9% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.8% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.0% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $138,400 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $711 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 33.1% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.3 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Howard County
- Montgomery County
- Pike County
- Scott County
- Sevier County
- Le Flore County, Oklahoma
- McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.