Polk County, Florida
Polk County is home to 790,694 people. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Florida rate (12.6%). The median household income is $65,978.
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| Measure | Value | Florida | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 790,694 | 22,416,077 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,978 | $74,568 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.5% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.3% | 16.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.4% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 34.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $266,500 | $359,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,363 | $1,669 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.2% | 60.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 12.6% | 21.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 42.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Hardee County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough
- Lake County
- Manatee County
- Okeechobee County
- Orange County
- Osceola County
- Pasco County
- Sumter County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.