Polk County, Oregon

Polk County is home to 89,662 people. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Oregon rate (11.9%). The median household income is $85,118.

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MeasureValueOregonYearSource
Population89,6624,254,2932024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median household income$85,118$83,0112024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Below poverty line12.7%11.9%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Children in poverty13.8%13.2%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
No health insurance4.9%5.9%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Bachelor's degree or higher31.2%36.8%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median home value$454,700$477,6002024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median gross rent$1,299$1,5252024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Renters paying 30%+ of income51.8%52.5%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Foreign-born6.3%9.8%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median age37.8 years40.4 years2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.