Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County is home to 45,555 people. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Wisconsin rate (10.6%). The median household income is $77,219.
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| Measure | Value | Wisconsin | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,555 | 5,914,872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $77,219 | $77,485 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.2% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 33.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $271,900 | $266,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $957 | $1,087 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.5% | 43.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.2% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 46.7 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Chisago County, Minnesota
- Washington County, Minnesota
- Barron County
- Burnett County
- Dunn County
- St. Croix County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.