Polk City, IA

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Polk City Overview

5,604
TOTAL POPULATION
3,034
MALE POPULATION
2,570
FEMALE POPULATION
118.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$53,409
PER CAPITA INCOME
$157,857
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$152,536
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
4.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,329
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
80.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Polk City Zip Codes

Polk City Area Codes

Race in Polk City

The most populous races in Polk City are White / Caucasian (5,497 | 98.1%), Two or more Races (69 | 1.2%), and Black / African American (38 | 0.7%).
Race in Polk City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American380.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino110.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,49798.1%
Two or more Races691.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,604100.0%

Ancestry in Polk City

The most populous ancestries reported in Polk City are German (2,459 | 43.9%), Irish (1,075 | 19.2%), English (580 | 10.3%), Norwegian (363 | 6.5%), and Swedish (211 | 3.8%), together accounting for 83.7% of all Polk City residents.
Ancestry in Polk City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American721.3%
Belgian140.3%
British220.4%
Czech1051.9%
Danish1873.3%
Dutch470.8%
Eastern European360.6%
English58010.3%
European551.0%
French641.1%
French Canadian180.3%
German2,45943.9%
Indian (Asian)120.2%
Irish1,07519.2%
Italian1272.3%
Korean120.2%
Northern European190.3%
Norwegian3636.5%
Pennsylvania German160.3%
Polish1252.2%
Scotch-Irish510.9%
Scottish1031.8%
Spaniard110.2%
Swedish2113.8%
Swiss100.2%
Welsh180.3%
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Immigrants in Polk City

Immigrants in Polk City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Polk City

Sex and Age in Polk City

The most populous age groups in Polk City are 50 to 54 Years (358 | 11.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (297 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Polk City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years227 (7.5%)164 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years300 (9.9%)250 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Years181 (6.0%)297 (11.6%)
15 to 19 Years268 (8.8%)66 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Years21 (0.7%)43 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years140 (4.6%)177 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years210 (6.9%)285 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Years311 (10.2%)200 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years248 (8.2%)151 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years143 (4.7%)164 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years358 (11.8%)204 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years172 (5.7%)185 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years162 (5.3%)77 (3.0%)
65 to 69 Years90 (3.0%)191 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years143 (4.7%)44 (1.7%)
75 to 79 Years51 (1.7%)58 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years9 (0.3%)14 (0.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,034 (100.0%)2,570 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Polk City

Median Family Size in Polk City

The median family size in Polk City is 3.04 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,484 | 89.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (77 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Polk City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,484 (89.6%)3.07
Single Male/Father77 (4.6%)2.78
Single Female/Mother95 (5.7%)2.83
Total Families1,656 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Polk City

The median household size in Polk City is 2.76 persons per household, with single male/father households (77 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (352 | 17.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Polk City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,484 (73.9%)3.07
Single Male/Father77 (3.8%)3.10
Single Female/Mother95 (4.7%)2.98
Non-family352 (17.5%)1.34
Total Households2,008 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Polk City

Out of a total of 2,008 households in Polk City, 1,656 (82.5%) are family households, while 352 (17.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 605, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 263.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Polk City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-263 (13.1%)
2-Person Households605 (30.1%)89 (4.4%)
3-Person Households434 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households438 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households153 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,656 (82.5%)352 (17.5%)

Female Fertility in Polk City

Fertility by Age in Polk City

Average fertility rate in Polk City is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Polk City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years45 (81.8%)89.0
35 to 50 years10 (18.2%)19.0
Total55 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polk City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polk City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Polk City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Polk City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree11 (20.0%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree31 (56.4%)75.0
Graduate Degree13 (23.6%)85.0
Total55 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polk City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polk City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Polk City

Income Overview in Polk City

Per Capita Income in Polk City is $53,409, while median incomes of families and households are $157,857 and $152,536 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,604$53,409
Median Family Income1,656$157,857
Mean Family Income1,656$154,901
Median Household Income2,008$152,536
Mean Household Income2,008$145,913
Income Deficit1,656$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,6044.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,60495.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6040.34

Earnings by Sex in Polk City

Average Earnings in Polk City are $71,409, $72,899 for men and $69,967 for women, a difference of 4.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Polk City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,002 (59.3%)$72,899
Female1,375 (40.7%)$69,967
Total3,377 (100.0%)$71,409

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polk City

The most common earnings brackets in Polk City are $100,000+ for men (512 | 25.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (335 | 24.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polk City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less83 (4.2%)58 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49983 (4.2%)21 (1.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999102 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499112 (5.6%)55 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)45 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (1.3%)30 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99936 (1.8%)42 (3.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99947 (2.4%)48 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99958 (2.9%)35 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99964 (3.2%)40 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999100 (5.0%)46 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)63 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999171 (8.5%)113 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999214 (10.7%)156 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999368 (18.4%)335 (24.4%)
$100,000+512 (25.6%)278 (20.2%)
Total2,002 (100.0%)1,375 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polk City

Average earnings in Polk City are $74,983 for men and $71,605 for women, a difference of 4.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $122,533, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,468. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,443, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $68,056.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polk City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$48,468$71,083
College or Associate's Degree$72,682$69,464
Bachelor's Degree$122,533$72,443
Graduate Degree$96,940$68,056
Total$74,983$71,605

Family Income in Polk City

Family Income Brackets in Polk City

According to the Polk City family income data, there are 492 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Polk City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000613.7%
$10,000 to $14,999452.7%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999503.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991328.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991066.4%
$100,000 to $149,99931519.0%
$150,000 to $199,99949229.7%
$200,000+45427.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polk City

6-person families (26 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Polk City with $198,611 per family, while 2-person families (618 | 37.3%) have the highest median income of $76,797 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polk City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families618 (37.3%)$153,594
3-Person Families448 (27.1%)$169,444
4-Person Families411 (24.8%)$170,341
5-Person Families153 (9.2%)$140,481
6-Person Families26 (1.6%)$198,611
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,656 (100.0%)$157,857

Family Income by Number of Earners in Polk City

The median family income in Polk City is $157,857, with families comprising 3+ earners (273) having the highest median family income of $178,612, while families with 1 earner (217) have the lowest median family income of $90,298, accounting for 16.5% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Polk City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners145 (8.8%)$101,027
1 Earner217 (13.1%)$90,298
2 Earners1,021 (61.7%)$173,224
3+ Earners273 (16.5%)$178,612
Total1,656 (100.0%)$157,857

Household Income in Polk City

Household Income Brackets in Polk City

With 522 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Polk City, accounting for 26.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Polk City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000623.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991437.1%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991005.0%
$50,000 to $74,99924912.4%
$75,000 to $99,999944.7%
$100,000 to $149,99932716.3%
$150,000 to $199,99952226.0%
$200,000+51225.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Polk City

The median household income in Polk City is $152,536, with the highest median household income of $178,633 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 841 households (41.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Polk City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years869 (43.3%)$136,250
45 to 64 Years841 (41.9%)$178,633
65+ Years298 (14.8%)$102,321
Total2,008 (100.0%)$152,536

Poverty in Polk City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk City

With 5.4% poverty level for males and 9.1% for females among the residents of Polk City, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 73 males (20.9%) and 47 females (28.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)47 (28.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years36 (10.6%)43 (11.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years73 (20.9%)99 (21.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years54 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)43 (19.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (5.4%)232 (9.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk City

According to the poverty statistics in Polk City, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years227 (100.0%)117 (71.3%)
5 Years45 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years303 (89.4%)332 (88.5%)
12 to 14 Years97 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)
15 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years62 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years178 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years277 (79.1%)363 (78.6%)
35 to 44 Years559 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years490 (100.0%)368 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years280 (83.8%)262 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years220 (100.0%)183 (81.0%)
75 Years and over51 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
Total2,838 (94.6%)2,315 (90.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polk City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Polk City show that 4.2% or 62 of the total 1,484 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.4%, comprising of 62 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polk City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children722 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children534 (89.6%)62 (10.4%)
3 or 4 Children166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,422 (95.8%)62 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polk City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polk City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)45 (60.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)45 (47.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Polk City

The poverty data for Polk City shows that 62 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 45 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (10.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (51.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Polk City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children62 (10.4%)45 (51.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (4.2%)45 (26.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Polk City

Employment by Class of Employer in Polk City

Among the 3,174 employed individuals in Polk City, private company employees (2,258 | 71.1%), local government employees (302 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (251 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Polk City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,25871.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1033.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1023.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2517.9%
Local Government Employees3029.5%
State Government Employees1183.7%
Federal Government Employees401.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,174100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Polk City

According to the labor force statistics for Polk City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,136), 80.5% or 3,329 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 127 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.8% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Polk City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years245 (86.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years64 (100.0%)21 (32.8%)
25 to 29 Years317 (100.0%)11 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years405 (81.8%)54 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years879 (96.6%)40 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years828 (95.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years341 (95.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years111 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years138 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,329 (80.5%)127 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polk City

According to labor force statistics for Polk City, 90.4% of individuals (2,881) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,187) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 104 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 11 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polk City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma494 (86.1%)63 (10.9%)
College / Associate Degree988 (87.7%)45 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,388 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,881 (90.4%)115 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Polk City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polk City are Management (730 | 22.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (329 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (288 | 9.0%), Business & Financial (259 | 8.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (249 | 7.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Polk City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polk City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Management (61.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (52.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (81.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Polk City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management445 (61.0%)285 (39.0%)
Business & Financial124 (47.9%)135 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science173 (52.6%)156 (47.4%)
Computers & Mathematics69 (45.1%)84 (54.9%)
Architecture & Engineering91 (85.1%)16 (14.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (18.8%)56 (81.2%)
Community & Social Service 109 (37.9%)179 (62.2%)
Education, Arts & Media10 (25.6%)29 (74.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library99 (39.8%)150 (60.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Total (Category)851 (49.6%)866 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)1,882 (58.8%)1,320 (41.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Polk City are Food Preparation & Serving (108 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (64 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (55 | 1.7%), Law Enforcement (50 | 1.6%), and Healthcare Support (20 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Polk City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Polk City, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (64.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Polk City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Security & Protection32 (50.0%)32 (50.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement18 (36.0%)32 (64.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving69 (63.9%)39 (36.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Total (Category)115 (44.1%)146 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)1,882 (58.8%)1,320 (41.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Polk City are Sales & Related (288 | 9.0%), and Office & Administration (249 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Polk City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Polk City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related183 (63.5%)105 (36.5%)
Office & Administration106 (42.6%)143 (57.4%)
Total (Category)289 (53.8%)248 (46.2%)
Total (Overall)1,882 (58.8%)1,320 (41.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Polk City are Construction & Extraction (39 | 1.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 0.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Polk City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Polk City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)60 (77.9%)17 (22.1%)
Total (Overall)1,882 (58.8%)1,320 (41.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Polk City are Production (325 | 10.2%), Material Moving (192 | 6.0%), and Transportation (93 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Polk City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Polk City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production282 (86.8%)43 (13.2%)
Transportation93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)567 (92.9%)43 (7.0%)
Total (Overall)1,882 (58.8%)1,320 (41.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Polk City

Employment Industries in Polk City

The major employment industries in Polk City include Finance & Insurance (496 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (425 | 13.3%), Educational Services (310 | 9.7%), Manufacturing (254 | 7.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (230 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Polk City

Employment Industries by Sex in Polk City

The Polk City industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Construction (90.5%), and Retail Trade (86.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (93.9%), and Educational Services (61.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Polk City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting59 (49.2%)61 (50.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction133 (90.5%)14 (9.5%)
Manufacturing169 (66.5%)85 (33.5%)
Wholesale Trade80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade369 (86.8%)56 (13.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing124 (79.0%)33 (21.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance265 (53.4%)231 (46.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific90 (41.3%)128 (58.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support65 (80.2%)16 (19.8%)
Educational Services121 (39.0%)189 (61.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (6.1%)216 (93.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services69 (69.7%)30 (30.3%)
Public Administration93 (58.9%)65 (41.1%)
Total1,882 (58.8%)1,320 (41.2%)

Education in Polk City

School Enrollment in Polk City

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,546 students in Polk City are elementary school (481 | 31.1%), middle school (368 | 23.8%), and college / undergraduate (227 | 14.7%).
School Enrollment in Polk City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1087.0%
Kindergarten1298.3%
Elementary School48131.1%
Middle School36823.8%
High School19012.3%
College / Undergraduate22714.7%
Graduate / Professional432.8%
Total1,546100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polk City

Out of a total of 1,546 students who are enrolled in schools in Polk City, 144 (9.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,402 (90.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26 (30.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 177 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polk City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds58 (69.1%)26 (30.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old451 (83.7%)88 (16.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds471 (98.5%)7 (1.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds131 (94.2%)8 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over68 (81.9%)15 (18.1%)
Total1,402 (90.7%)144 (9.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polk City

Business (644 | 34.3%), education (306 | 16.3%), science & technology (171 | 9.1%), engineering (154 | 8.2%), and arts & humanities (126 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,879 individuals in Polk City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polk City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics191.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1005.3%
Physical & Health Sciences100.5%
Psychology804.3%
Social Sciences1055.6%
Engineering1548.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies120.6%
Science & Technology1719.1%
Business64434.3%
Education30616.3%
Literature & Languages392.1%
Liberal Arts & History231.2%
Visual & Performing Arts150.8%
Communications754.0%
Arts & Humanities1266.7%
Total1,879100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Polk City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polk City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Polk City are males with 2 vehicles (794, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (610, making up 60.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polk City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle58 (3.1%)28 (2.1%)
2 Vehicles794 (42.8%)610 (46.2%)
3 Vehicles541 (29.2%)384 (29.1%)
4 Vehicles398 (21.5%)267 (20.2%)
5 or more Vehicles63 (3.4%)31 (2.4%)
Total1,854 (100.0%)1,320 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Polk City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Polk City are 30 to 34 minutes (694 commuters, 25.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (648 commuters, 23.4%), and 25 to 29 minutes (449 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in Polk City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes893.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2478.9%
10 to 14 Minutes271.0%
15 to 19 Minutes2529.1%
20 to 24 Minutes64823.4%
25 to 29 Minutes44916.2%
30 to 34 Minutes69425.0%
35 to 39 Minutes391.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1164.2%
45 to 59 Minutes1425.1%
60 to 89 Minutes341.2%
90 or more Minutes371.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Polk City

The most common commute times in Polk City are 30 to 34 minutes (460 commuters, 27.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (301 commuters, 27.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Polk City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes46 (2.8%)43 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes159 (9.6%)88 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes27 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes167 (10.1%)85 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes347 (20.9%)301 (27.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes182 (11.0%)267 (24.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes460 (27.7%)234 (21.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (0.8%)26 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes71 (4.3%)45 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes142 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (0.7%)23 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes37 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polk City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Polk City are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (428, 25.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (304, 27.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polk City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM79 (4.8%)16 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM69 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM177 (10.6%)86 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM250 (15.0%)264 (23.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM204 (12.3%)173 (15.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM428 (25.8%)304 (27.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM343 (20.6%)138 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (2.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12 (0.7%)27 (2.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)49 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM72 (4.3%)33 (3.0%)
Total1,662 (100.0%)1,112 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Polk City

Occupancy by Ownership in Polk City

Of the total 2,008 dwellings in Polk City, owner-occupied units account for 1,763 (87.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 245 (12.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Polk City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,76387.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24512.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,008100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Polk City

Occupancy by Household Size in Polk City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26313.1%
2-Person Household69434.6%
3-Person Household43421.6%
4+ Person Household61730.7%
Total Housing Units2,008100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polk City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polk City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household143 (54.4%)120 (45.6%)
2-Person Household694 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household420 (96.8%)14 (3.2%)
4+ Person Household506 (82.0%)111 (18.0%)
Total Housing Units1,763 (87.8%)245 (12.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polk City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polk City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma233 (57.3%)174 (42.7%)
College/Associate Degree651 (91.2%)63 (8.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher879 (99.1%)8 (0.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polk City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polk City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38119.0%
35 to 44 Years48824.3%
45 to 54 Years52025.9%
55 to 64 Years32116.0%
65 to 74 Years24112.0%
75 to 84 Years572.8%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total2,008100.0%

Housing Finances in Polk City

Median Income by Occupancy in Polk City

Median Income by Occupancy in Polk City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,763 (87.8%)$171,250
Renter-Occupied245 (12.2%)$0
Average2,008 (100.0%)$152,536

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polk City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polk City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)62 (25.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99988 (5.0%)54 (22.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (1.9%)66 (26.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999199 (11.3%)49 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99994 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999313 (17.7%)14 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more1,035 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,763 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polk City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polk City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799110 (6.2%)135 (55.1%)
$800 to $999142 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499276 (15.7%)56 (22.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999326 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499306 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999221 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more382 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,763 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Polk City

Housing Structures in Polk City

Housing Structures in Polk City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,52175.7%
Single Unit, Attached31415.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1195.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments542.7%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total2,008100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polk City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polk City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,521 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached242 (77.1%)72 (22.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)119 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,763 (87.8%)245 (12.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polk City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polk City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)54 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms300 (17.0%)191 (78.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms695 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms768 (43.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,763 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polk City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polk City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,396 (79.2%)120 (49.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas35 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity316 (17.9%)125 (51.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,763 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Polk City

Household Vehicle Usage in Polk City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)54 (22.0%)
1 Vehicle156 (8.8%)66 (26.9%)
2 Vehicles827 (46.9%)125 (51.0%)
3 or more Vehicles780 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,763 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Polk City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Polk City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2891,474
Median Property Value$412,300$353,700
Median Household Income$146,917$908
Monthly Housing Costs$888$382
Real Estate Taxes$6,978$20

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polk City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polk City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)45 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99945 (15.6%)424 (28.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999217 (75.1%)744 (50.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99927 (9.3%)261 (17.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total289 (100.0%)1,474 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polk City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polk City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)19 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99943 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)45 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (6.2%)34 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (9.3%)181 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99974 (25.6%)67 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more127 (43.9%)239 (16.2%)
Total289 (100.0%)1,474 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polk City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polk City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (23.5%)176,250 (11,957.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x91 (31.5%)639 (43.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (14.5%)468 (31.8%)
4.0x or more88 (30.4%)136 (9.2%)
Total289 (100.0%)1,474 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polk City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polk City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)14 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499289 (100.0%)45 (3.0%)
Total289 (100.0%)1,474 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Polk City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years756 (96.8%)25 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years875 (96.2%)35 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years858 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years542 (90.9%)54 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years446 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,434 (98.0%)114 (2.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polk City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polk City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polk City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polk City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000341 (86.3%)54 (13.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999535 (91.6%)49 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over4,084 (99.7%)11 (0.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6137 (27.2%)387 (76.9%)
6 to 18 Years287 (26.1%)880 (80.0%)
19 to 25 Years39 (15.9%)245 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years290 (37.1%)500 (64.0%)
35 to 44 Years61 (6.7%)835 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years13 (1.5%)858 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years66 (11.1%)527 (88.4%)
65 to 74 Years391 (87.7%)366 (82.1%)
75 Years and over109 (100.0%)97 (89.0%)
Total1,393 (25.1%)4,695 (84.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polk City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polk City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (3.7%)15 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years158 (11.4%)50 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years58 (26.4%)34 (15.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (20.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Polk City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Polk City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (3.8%)15 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years58 (26.4%)17 (7.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Polk City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (2.3%)19 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Polk City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (2.0%)15 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (3.9%)16 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Polk City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (3.9%)16 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Polk City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (1.5%)16 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Polk City

Computing Device Access in Polk City

Computing Device Access in Polk City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,84191.7%
Smartphone1,86492.8%
Tablet1,46673.0%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total2,008100.0%

Internet Access in Polk City

Internet Access in Polk City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet422.1%
Broadband Home1,64682.0%
Cellular Data Only21010.5%
Satellite Internet23011.5%
No Internet793.9%
Total2,008100.0%

Polk City Summary

Polk City is a city located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,945 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Polk City was first settled in 1846 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was originally called "Polktown" after James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. The town was renamed Polk City in 1856.

In 1857 the first post office was established in Polk City The town was incorporated in 1876

Geography

Polk City is located at 41 45 17 North 93 45 17 West 41 754722 93 754722

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.

Economy

The economy of Polk City is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural businesses, including the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farm, which is located just outside of town.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the John Deere plant, which produces agricultural equipment.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,945 people, 1,093 households, and 790 families residing in the city. The population density was 919.1 people per square mile (354.3/km2). There were 1,164 housing units at an average density of 363.3 per square mile (140.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 1,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $51,964. Males had a median income of $36,964 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,964. About 4.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Polk City?
Total Population of Polk City is 5,604.
What is the Total Male Population of Polk City?
Total Male Population of Polk City is 3,034.
What is the Total Female Population of Polk City?
Total Female Population of Polk City is 2,570.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Polk City?
There are 118.05 Males per 100 Females in Polk City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Polk City?
There are 84.71 Females per 100 Males in Polk City.
What is the Median Population Age in Polk City?
Median Population Age in Polk City is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Polk City
Average Family Size in Polk City is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Polk City
Average Household Size in Polk City is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Polk City?
Per Capita income in Polk City is $53,409.
What is the Median Family Income in Polk City?
Median Family Income in Polk City is $157,857.
What is the Median Household income in Polk City?
Median Household Income in Polk City is $152,536.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Polk City?
Income or Wage Gap in Polk City is 4.0%.
Women in Polk City earn 96.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Polk City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Polk City is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Polk City?
There are 3,329 People in the Labor Forcein in Polk City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Polk City?
80.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Polk City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Polk City?
Unemployment Rate in Polk City is 3.8%.