Polk County, Georgia
Polk County is home to 43,785 people. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $58,515.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,785 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $58,515 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.4% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 23.8% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.4% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 12.0% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $187,600 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $918 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.0% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.1% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.0 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cherokee County, Alabama
- Cleburne County, Alabama
- Bartow County
- Floyd County
- Haralson County
- Paulding County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.