Polk County, Tennessee
Polk County is home to 17,898 people. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $62,522.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,898 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $62,522 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.9% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.5% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 14.9% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $169,900 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $676 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.2% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 46.9 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Fannin County, Georgia
- Murray County, Georgia
- Cherokee County, North Carolina
- Bradley County
- McMinn County
- Monroe County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.