Polk County, Texas
Polk County is home to 52,800 people. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $62,259.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,800 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $62,259 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.5% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 27.9% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 14.4% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $184,800 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $987 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.4% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.5% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.0 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.