Polk County, FL

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Polk County Overview

736,229
TOTAL POPULATION
363,269
MALE POPULATION
372,960
FEMALE POPULATION
97.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,262
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,667
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,901
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,654
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
336,279
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Polk County Area Codes

Race in Polk County

The most populous races in Polk County are White / Caucasian (474,356 | 64.4%), Hispanic or Latino (192,804 | 26.2%), and Black / African American (109,389 | 14.9%).
Race in Polk County
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,9721.8%
Black / African American109,38914.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3020.0%
Hispanic or Latino192,80426.2%
Native / Alaskan2,1900.3%
White / Caucasian474,35664.4%
Two or more Races67,0859.1%
Some other Race69,9359.5%
Total736,229100.0%

Ancestry in Polk County

The most populous ancestries reported in Polk County are American (92,912 | 12.6%), Puerto Rican (81,786 | 11.1%), German (61,637 | 8.4%), English (55,053 | 7.5%), and Mexican (54,027 | 7.3%), together accounting for 46.9% of all Polk County residents.
Ancestry in Polk County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3,9270.5%
Albanian170.0%
Aleut70.0%
Alsatian210.0%
American92,91212.6%
Apache2310.0%
Arab1,9170.3%
Argentinean2580.0%
Armenian2070.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac140.0%
Australian960.0%
Austrian6880.1%
Bahamian2580.0%
Bangladeshi1220.0%
Barbadian2500.0%
Basque140.0%
Belgian5090.1%
Belizean2970.0%
Bermudan300.0%
Bhutanese9090.1%
Blackfeet1980.0%
Bolivian3890.1%
Brazilian1,4780.2%
British3,9030.5%
British West Indian3730.1%
Bulgarian80.0%
Burmese1,1480.2%
Cajun300.0%
Canadian1,9820.3%
Cape Verdean1750.0%
Carpatho Rusyn140.0%
Celtic890.0%
Central American10,8631.5%
Central American Indian1,2680.2%
Cherokee1,8160.3%
Chickasaw310.0%
Chilean1,0080.1%
Chippewa390.0%
Choctaw900.0%
Colombian4,6450.6%
Costa Rican9180.1%
Creek1070.0%
Croatian5820.1%
Cuban14,5902.0%
Czech9990.1%
Czechoslovakian5400.1%
Danish1,0780.2%
Delaware160.0%
Dominican7,5931.0%
Dutch4,7370.6%
Dutch West Indian750.0%
Eastern European6460.1%
Ecuadorian1,6490.2%
Egyptian1840.0%
English55,0537.5%
Estonian370.0%
Ethiopian120.0%
European10,2211.4%
Fijian90.0%
Filipino930.0%
Finnish8280.1%
French10,8881.5%
French American Indian110.0%
French Canadian3,2170.4%
German61,6378.4%
German Russian520.0%
Ghanaian1350.0%
Greek1,5800.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro270.0%
Guatemalan2,6640.4%
Guyanese7950.1%
Haitian11,1781.5%
Honduran2,4720.3%
Hopi140.0%
Hungarian1,9440.3%
Icelander370.0%
Indian (Asian)2,0370.3%
Indonesian3700.1%
Inupiat280.0%
Iranian3350.1%
Iraqi860.0%
Irish48,9346.7%
Iroquois510.0%
Israeli550.0%
Italian26,8733.6%
Jamaican6,6510.9%
Japanese2150.0%
Kenyan290.0%
Korean4,3160.6%
Laotian1260.0%
Latvian980.0%
Lebanese5460.1%
Liberian650.0%
Lithuanian8840.1%
Lumbee420.0%
Malaysian6350.1%
Maltese310.0%
Menominee240.0%
Mexican54,0277.3%
Mexican American Indian3520.1%
Mongolian310.0%
Moroccan4560.1%
Native Hawaiian1700.0%
Navajo3050.0%
New Zealander130.0%
Nicaraguan1,9380.3%
Nigerian2820.0%
Northern European8210.1%
Norwegian3,0800.4%
Osage190.0%
Ottawa390.0%
Pakistani3700.1%
Palestinian820.0%
Panamanian9580.1%
Paraguayan160.0%
Pennsylvania German2370.0%
Peruvian1,7780.2%
Polish11,3761.5%
Portuguese1,7460.2%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican81,78611.1%
Romanian9970.1%
Russian2,0350.3%
Salvadoran1,4300.2%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian7520.1%
Scotch-Irish5,2720.7%
Scottish9,4281.3%
Seminole1050.0%
Serbian1400.0%
Sierra Leonean170.0%
Sioux1220.0%
Slavic1540.0%
Slovak4690.1%
Slovene650.0%
Somali30.0%
South African730.0%
South American15,4542.1%
South American Indian4040.1%
Spaniard1,8500.3%
Spanish7990.1%
Spanish American250.0%
Spanish American Indian550.0%
Sri Lankan1,0480.1%
Subsaharan African4,7970.6%
Sudanese520.0%
Swedish3,4720.5%
Swiss7820.1%
Syrian2370.0%
Thai4,9540.7%
Tlingit-Haida70.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6130.1%
Turkish1260.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander2960.0%
Ukrainian1,1620.2%
Uruguayan2030.0%
Ute350.0%
Venezuelan5,4880.7%
Vietnamese530.0%
Welsh2,7310.4%
West Indian8170.1%
Yaqui50.0%
Yugoslavian1130.0%
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Immigrants in Polk County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Polk County came from Latin America (60,066 | 8.2%), Caribbean (23,751 | 3.2%), Central America (22,456 | 3.0%), Mexico (16,698 | 2.3%), and South America (13,859 | 1.9%), together accounting for 18.6% of all Polk County residents.
Immigrants in Polk County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,6430.2%
Argentina2650.0%
Asia9,2211.3%
Australia700.0%
Austria500.0%
Bahamas1750.0%
Bangladesh2470.0%
Barbados1780.0%
Belgium1680.0%
Belize1770.0%
Bolivia4320.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina10.0%
Brazil1,3680.2%
Bulgaria480.0%
Cabo Verde2060.0%
Cambodia1120.0%
Cameroon170.0%
Canada2,9120.4%
Caribbean23,7513.2%
Central America22,4563.0%
Chile5590.1%
China9000.1%
Colombia3,1800.4%
Costa Rica4210.1%
Cuba7,3721.0%
Czechoslovakia260.0%
Denmark240.0%
Dominica1330.0%
Dominican Republic2,7720.4%
Eastern Africa1870.0%
Eastern Asia1,5730.2%
Eastern Europe1,5500.2%
Ecuador1,0540.1%
Egypt1270.0%
El Salvador6540.1%
England9120.1%
Europe5,9000.8%
France1990.0%
Germany6960.1%
Ghana1480.0%
Greece1450.0%
Grenada510.0%
Guatemala1,6860.2%
Guyana1,4870.2%
Haiti7,3811.0%
Honduras1,3170.2%
Hong Kong230.0%
Hungary1110.0%
India2,2680.3%
Indonesia2150.0%
Iran1420.0%
Iraq490.0%
Ireland750.0%
Israel370.0%
Italy2950.0%
Jamaica4,3180.6%
Japan2460.0%
Jordan60.0%
Kazakhstan330.0%
Kenya400.0%
Korea4270.1%
Kuwait280.0%
Laos3490.1%
Latin America60,0668.2%
Latvia90.0%
Lebanon570.0%
Liberia520.0%
Lithuania380.0%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico16,6982.3%
Middle Africa170.0%
Moldova610.0%
Morocco2720.0%
Nepal110.0%
Netherlands1110.0%
Nicaragua7940.1%
Nigeria1300.0%
Northern Africa5710.1%
Northern Europe2,2430.3%
Norway100.0%
Oceania1170.0%
Pakistan850.0%
Panama7090.1%
Peru1,0290.1%
Philippines2,0940.3%
Poland910.0%
Portugal2080.0%
Romania5960.1%
Russia2430.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%
Scotland1070.0%
South Africa2490.0%
South America13,8591.9%
South Central Asia2,8070.4%
South Eastern Asia4,1760.6%
Southern Europe8090.1%
Spain1610.0%
Sri Lanka80.0%
Sudan1720.0%
Switzerland230.0%
Syria810.0%
Taiwan1360.0%
Thailand3630.1%
Trinidad and Tobago9330.1%
Turkey1000.0%
Uganda80.0%
Ukraine2920.0%
Uruguay1890.0%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela4,0200.5%
Vietnam7200.1%
West Indies390.0%
Western Africa5360.1%
Western Asia4030.1%
Western Europe1,2670.2%
Yemen50.0%
Zimbabwe290.0%
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Sex and Age in Polk County

Sex and Age in Polk County

The most populous age groups in Polk County are 10 to 14 Years (24,937 | 6.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (24,164 | 6.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Polk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21,044 (5.8%)20,065 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years21,997 (6.1%)21,033 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years24,937 (6.9%)23,647 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years24,343 (6.7%)23,382 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years23,080 (6.4%)23,009 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years24,054 (6.6%)23,755 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years24,590 (6.8%)24,164 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years23,420 (6.5%)23,455 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years22,035 (6.1%)22,042 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years21,745 (6.0%)21,784 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years21,809 (6.0%)21,574 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years21,554 (5.9%)23,226 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years21,516 (5.9%)22,454 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years20,652 (5.7%)22,224 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years17,123 (4.7%)21,522 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years14,633 (4.0%)15,928 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years7,844 (2.2%)9,769 (2.6%)
85 Years and over6,893 (1.9%)9,927 (2.7%)
Total363,269 (100.0%)372,960 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Polk County

Median Family Size in Polk County

The median family size in Polk County is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (37,812 | 20.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (14,912 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.10 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Polk County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple128,727 (70.9%)3.19
Single Male/Father14,912 (8.2%)3.10
Single Female/Mother37,812 (20.8%)3.53
Total Families181,451 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Polk County

The median household size in Polk County is 2.73 persons per household, with single female/mother households (37,812 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (82,694 | 31.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Polk County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple128,727 (48.7%)3.21
Single Male/Father14,912 (5.7%)3.56
Single Female/Mother37,812 (14.3%)3.80
Non-family82,694 (31.3%)1.33
Total Households264,145 (100.0%)2.73

Household Size by Marriage Status in Polk County

Out of a total of 264,145 households in Polk County, 181,451 (68.7%) are family households, while 82,694 (31.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 82,091, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 64,584.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Polk County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-64,584 (24.4%)
2-Person Households82,091 (31.1%)15,016 (5.7%)
3-Person Households38,185 (14.5%)1,982 (0.7%)
4-Person Households32,480 (12.3%)737 (0.3%)
5-Person Households16,757 (6.3%)280 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,797 (2.6%)36 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5,141 (1.9%)59 (0.0%)
Total181,451 (68.7%)82,694 (31.3%)

Female Fertility in Polk County

Fertility by Age in Polk County

Average fertility rate in Polk County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Polk County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years155 (2.1%)7.0
20 to 34 years5,230 (69.1%)74.0
35 to 50 years2,189 (28.9%)30.0
Total7,574 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polk County

57.8% of women with births (7,574) in Polk County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 58.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polk County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years65 (41.9%)90 (58.1%)
20 to 34 years3,044 (58.2%)2,186 (41.8%)
35 to 50 years1,270 (58.0%)919 (42.0%)
Total4,378 (57.8%)3,196 (42.2%)

Fertility by Education in Polk County

Average fertility rate in Polk County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Polk County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School981 (13.0%)31.0
High School Diploma2,310 (30.5%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree2,440 (32.2%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree1,374 (18.1%)58.0
Graduate Degree469 (6.2%)61.0
Total7,574 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polk County

42.2% of women with births in Polk County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 86.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polk County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School475 (48.4%)506 (51.6%)
High School Diploma998 (43.2%)1,312 (56.8%)
College or Associate's Degree1,427 (58.5%)1,013 (41.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,070 (77.9%)304 (22.1%)
Graduate Degree407 (86.8%)62 (13.2%)
Total4,378 (57.8%)3,196 (42.2%)

Income in Polk County

Income Overview in Polk County

Per Capita Income in Polk County is $30,262, while median incomes of families and households are $69,667 and $60,901 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income736,229$30,262
Median Family Income181,451$69,667
Mean Family Income181,451$90,095
Median Household Income264,145$60,901
Mean Household Income264,145$80,027
Income Deficit181,451$11,654
Wage / Income Gap (%)736,22924.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)736,22975.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index736,2290.45

Earnings by Sex in Polk County

Average Earnings in Polk County are $35,090, $40,195 for men and $30,467 for women, a difference of 24.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Polk County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male182,684 (52.8%)$40,195
Female163,533 (47.2%)$30,467
Total346,217 (100.0%)$35,090

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polk County

The most common earnings brackets in Polk County are $100,000+ for men (18,100 | 9.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (16,001 | 9.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polk County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,530 (3.6%)7,286 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,559 (2.5%)4,831 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,694 (2.6%)5,868 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,155 (2.3%)4,382 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,531 (2.5%)6,409 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,390 (2.4%)7,129 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4995,768 (3.2%)7,061 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,915 (2.1%)5,630 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,835 (3.2%)7,435 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,842 (3.7%)8,670 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99913,202 (7.2%)16,001 (9.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99914,162 (7.7%)13,351 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99912,317 (6.7%)12,057 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99911,397 (6.2%)8,436 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99911,011 (6.0%)9,367 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9998,733 (4.8%)6,896 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99915,960 (8.7%)10,097 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99910,143 (5.6%)6,784 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,440 (9.0%)8,400 (5.1%)
$100,000+18,100 (9.9%)7,443 (4.5%)
Total182,684 (100.0%)163,533 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polk County

Average earnings in Polk County are $44,420 for men and $34,087 for women, a difference of 23.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,665, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,899. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,045, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,054.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polk County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,899$23,054
High School Diploma$39,400$27,579
College or Associate's Degree$46,805$34,054
Bachelor's Degree$59,116$47,249
Graduate Degree$70,665$57,045
Total$44,420$34,087

Family Income in Polk County

Family Income Brackets in Polk County

According to the Polk County family income data, there are 37,197 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,448 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Polk County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007,4394.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993,4481.9%
$15,000 to $24,99910,1615.6%
$25,000 to $34,99916,5129.1%
$35,000 to $49,99923,77013.1%
$50,000 to $74,99937,19720.5%
$75,000 to $99,99928,30615.6%
$100,000 to $149,99930,84717.0%
$150,000 to $199,99912,3396.8%
$200,000+11,6136.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polk County

5-person families (14,827 | 8.2%) account for the highest median family income in Polk County with $82,771 per family, while 2-person families (88,320 | 48.7%) have the highest median income of $31,598 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polk County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families88,320 (48.7%)$63,196
3-Person Families37,463 (20.6%)$72,742
4-Person Families30,434 (16.8%)$79,152
5-Person Families14,827 (8.2%)$82,771
6-Person Families6,188 (3.4%)$75,585
7+ Person Families4,219 (2.3%)$78,640
Total181,451 (100.0%)$69,667

Family Income by Number of Earners in Polk County

The median family income in Polk County is $69,667, with families comprising 3+ earners (19,087) having the highest median family income of $118,599, while families with no earners (39,489) have the lowest median family income of $42,567, accounting for 10.5% and 21.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Polk County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39,489 (21.8%)$42,567
1 Earner60,234 (33.2%)$51,259
2 Earners62,641 (34.5%)$92,636
3+ Earners19,087 (10.5%)$118,599
Total181,451 (100.0%)$69,667

Household Income in Polk County

Household Income Brackets in Polk County

With 52,037 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Polk County, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 9,773 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Polk County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014,2645.4%
$10,000 to $14,9999,7733.7%
$15,000 to $24,99922,4528.5%
$25,000 to $34,99926,41410.0%
$35,000 to $49,99935,39513.4%
$50,000 to $74,99952,03719.7%
$75,000 to $99,99937,50914.2%
$100,000 to $149,99938,30114.5%
$150,000 to $199,99914,5285.5%
$200,000+13,4715.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Polk County

The median household income in Polk County is $60,901, with the highest median household income of $72,836 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 90,612 households (34.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,746, with 7,700 households (2.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Polk County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,700 (2.9%)$46,746
25 to 44 Years79,131 (30.0%)$66,813
45 to 64 Years90,612 (34.3%)$72,836
65+ Years86,702 (32.8%)$47,222
Total264,145 (100.0%)$60,901

Poverty in Polk County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk County

With 13.6% poverty level for males and 16.0% for females among the residents of Polk County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6,746 males (24.7%) and 951 females (26.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,784 (23.2%)4,827 (24.6%)
5 Years956 (23.9%)951 (26.1%)
6 to 11 Years6,746 (24.7%)6,388 (24.2%)
12 to 14 Years2,909 (19.6%)2,604 (18.7%)
15 Years612 (14.2%)1,159 (23.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,041 (20.0%)1,641 (18.8%)
18 to 24 Years4,177 (14.0%)4,596 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years5,411 (11.4%)8,757 (18.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,827 (11.0%)6,924 (15.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,214 (9.8%)5,150 (11.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,550 (10.8%)6,539 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,117 (11.0%)4,944 (11.4%)
75 Years and over2,698 (9.4%)4,206 (12.4%)
Total48,042 (13.6%)58,686 (16.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk County

According to the poverty statistics in Polk County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.6% of males and 88.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,838 (76.8%)14,778 (75.4%)
5 Years3,037 (76.1%)2,696 (73.9%)
6 to 11 Years20,561 (75.3%)20,023 (75.8%)
12 to 14 Years11,968 (80.4%)11,324 (81.3%)
15 Years3,711 (85.8%)3,889 (77.0%)
16 and 17 Years8,143 (80.0%)7,070 (81.2%)
18 to 24 Years25,712 (86.0%)25,011 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years42,196 (88.6%)39,045 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years39,167 (89.0%)38,404 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years38,593 (90.2%)38,108 (88.1%)
55 to 64 Years37,683 (89.2%)38,935 (85.6%)
65 to 74 Years33,277 (89.0%)38,425 (88.6%)
75 Years and over26,023 (90.6%)29,685 (87.6%)
Total305,909 (86.4%)307,393 (84.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polk County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Polk County show that 6.4% or 8,199 of the total 128,727 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.8%, comprising of 299 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 3,667 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polk County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children76,626 (95.4%)3,667 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children34,585 (93.5%)2,420 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children8,409 (82.3%)1,813 (17.7%)
5 or more Children908 (75.2%)299 (24.8%)
Total120,528 (93.6%)8,199 (6.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polk County

According to the poverty data in Polk County, 15.6% or 2,320 single-father households and 26.3% or 9,960 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (46.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,873 households (59.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polk County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children657 (9.5%)1,344 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children1,062 (16.3%)5,351 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children495 (38.9%)2,873 (59.5%)
5 or more Children106 (46.5%)392 (53.7%)
Total2,320 (15.6%)9,960 (26.3%)

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

The poverty data for Polk County shows that 8,199 of the married-couple family households (6.4%) and 12,280 of the single-parent households (23.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 299 households (24.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3,368 household (55.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Polk County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,667 (4.6%)2,001 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,420 (6.5%)6,413 (26.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,813 (17.7%)3,368 (55.2%)
5 or more Children299 (24.8%)498 (52.0%)
Total8,199 (6.4%)12,280 (23.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Polk County

Employment by Class of Employer in Polk County

Among the 315,558 employed individuals in Polk County, private company employees (236,037 | 74.8%), local government employees (21,714 | 6.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (19,081 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Polk County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees236,03774.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)12,3103.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)14,7494.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations19,0816.0%
Local Government Employees21,7146.9%
State Government Employees7,1872.3%
Federal Government Employees4,0261.3%
Unpaid Family Workers4540.1%
Total315,558100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Polk County

According to the labor force statistics for Polk County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (594,132), 56.6% or 336,279 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 15,469 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.4% or 38,917 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 1,513 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Polk County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12,004 (31.3%)1,513 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years34,428 (74.7%)2,548 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years38,917 (81.4%)2,179 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years39,003 (80.0%)1,638 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years73,398 (80.7%)2,642 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years66,748 (76.8%)2,136 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years29,555 (66.0%)975 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years21,589 (49.1%)1,015 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years16,793 (20.6%)722 (4.3%)
75 Years and over3,965 (6.1%)274 (6.9%)
Total336,279 (56.6%)15,469 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polk County

According to labor force statistics for Polk County, 74.1% of individuals (269,114) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (363,177) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 10,495 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.0% or 65,503 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 1,479 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polk County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School26,405 (56.0%)2,640 (5.6%)
High School Diploma86,988 (71.8%)5,088 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree90,361 (76.7%)5,066 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65,503 (85.0%)1,772 (2.3%)
Total269,114 (74.1%)14,164 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Polk County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polk County are Management (27,441 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (26,830 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (16,576 | 5.2%), Education Instruction & Library (15,289 | 4.8%), and Business & Financial (13,984 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Polk County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polk County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Polk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16,834 (61.4%)10,607 (38.7%)
Business & Financial6,276 (44.9%)7,708 (55.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,921 (73.8%)3,168 (26.2%)
Computers & Mathematics5,109 (72.8%)1,910 (27.2%)
Architecture & Engineering2,928 (86.2%)467 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science884 (52.8%)791 (47.2%)
Community & Social Service 8,892 (33.1%)17,938 (66.9%)
Education, Arts & Media1,687 (37.8%)2,780 (62.2%)
Legal Services & Support894 (43.4%)1,164 (56.6%)
Education Instruction & Library3,728 (24.4%)11,561 (75.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,583 (51.5%)2,433 (48.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,711 (22.4%)12,865 (77.6%)
Health Technologists2,020 (22.2%)7,069 (77.8%)
Total (Category)44,634 (46.1%)52,286 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)169,471 (52.9%)150,752 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Polk County are Food Preparation & Serving (21,431 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (14,538 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (10,745 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (8,450 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (7,753 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Polk County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Polk County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.3%), Security & Protection (75.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.8%), Personal Care & Service (69.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Polk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support780 (9.2%)7,670 (90.8%)
Security & Protection5,850 (75.4%)1,903 (24.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,536 (73.2%)1,298 (26.9%)
Law Enforcement2,314 (79.3%)605 (20.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving9,172 (42.8%)12,259 (57.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,363 (57.5%)6,175 (42.5%)
Personal Care & Service3,254 (30.3%)7,491 (69.7%)
Total (Category)27,419 (43.6%)35,498 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)169,471 (52.9%)150,752 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Polk County are Office & Administration (42,854 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (35,579 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Polk County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Polk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16,867 (47.4%)18,712 (52.6%)
Office & Administration10,649 (24.8%)32,205 (75.1%)
Total (Category)27,516 (35.1%)50,917 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)169,471 (52.9%)150,752 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Polk County are Construction & Extraction (19,228 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13,323 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,900 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Polk County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Polk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,605 (84.5%)295 (15.5%)
Construction & Extraction18,303 (95.2%)925 (4.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair12,875 (96.6%)448 (3.4%)
Total (Category)32,783 (95.2%)1,668 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)169,471 (52.9%)150,752 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Polk County are Transportation (16,558 | 5.2%), Material Moving (16,112 | 5.0%), and Production (14,832 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Polk County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Polk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,521 (70.9%)4,311 (29.1%)
Transportation14,681 (88.7%)1,877 (11.3%)
Material Moving11,917 (74.0%)4,195 (26.0%)
Total (Category)37,119 (78.1%)10,383 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)169,471 (52.9%)150,752 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Polk County

Employment Industries in Polk County

The major employment industries in Polk County include Retail Trade (46,468 | 14.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (38,187 | 11.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (29,667 | 9.3%), Construction (27,228 | 8.5%), and Educational Services (21,795 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Polk County

Employment Industries by Sex in Polk County

The Polk County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.7%), Utilities (81.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.2%), Educational Services (70.0%), and Enterprise Management (65.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Polk County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2,178 (79.0%)578 (21.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction285 (74.0%)100 (26.0%)
Construction24,148 (88.7%)3,080 (11.3%)
Manufacturing13,468 (71.4%)5,398 (28.6%)
Wholesale Trade5,290 (68.9%)2,389 (31.1%)
Retail Trade25,157 (54.1%)21,311 (45.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing15,871 (73.9%)5,598 (26.1%)
Utilities2,666 (81.1%)622 (18.9%)
Information2,388 (62.2%)1,450 (37.8%)
Finance & Insurance5,300 (37.1%)8,982 (62.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,010 (51.4%)2,851 (48.6%)
Professional & Scientific8,429 (53.4%)7,365 (46.6%)
Enterprise Management109 (34.5%)207 (65.5%)
Administrative & Support11,074 (57.2%)8,295 (42.8%)
Educational Services6,530 (30.0%)15,265 (70.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,942 (20.8%)30,245 (79.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8,634 (55.1%)7,024 (44.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services13,182 (44.4%)16,485 (55.6%)
Public Administration6,314 (51.3%)5,994 (48.7%)
Total169,471 (52.9%)150,752 (47.1%)

Education in Polk County

School Enrollment in Polk County

The most common levels of schooling among the 164,086 students in Polk County are middle school (38,874 | 23.7%), high school (36,737 | 22.4%), and elementary school (34,935 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Polk County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,9274.8%
Kindergarten8,2745.0%
Elementary School34,93521.3%
Middle School38,87423.7%
High School36,73722.4%
College / Undergraduate31,40919.1%
Graduate / Professional5,9303.6%
Total164,086100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polk County

Out of a total of 164,086 students who are enrolled in schools in Polk County, 32,817 (20.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 131,269 (80.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,218 (34.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23,467 (87.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polk County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,336 (72.5%)1,648 (27.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old33,796 (83.5%)6,663 (16.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds40,027 (84.5%)7,351 (15.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds23,467 (87.5%)3,353 (12.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,839 (70.2%)3,748 (29.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,802 (66.0%)4,537 (34.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,978 (72.8%)2,239 (27.3%)
35 Years and over6,084 (65.4%)3,218 (34.6%)
Total131,269 (80.0%)32,817 (20.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polk County

Business (27,552 | 23.5%), education (18,591 | 15.9%), science & technology (11,692 | 10.0%), arts & humanities (8,217 | 7.0%), and social sciences (7,171 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 117,165 individuals in Polk County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polk County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,0574.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,6044.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8152.4%
Psychology6,0525.2%
Social Sciences7,1716.1%
Engineering6,9375.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies9720.8%
Science & Technology11,69210.0%
Business27,55223.5%
Education18,59115.9%
Literature & Languages3,3492.9%
Liberal Arts & History5,3084.5%
Visual & Performing Arts3,9663.4%
Communications3,8823.3%
Arts & Humanities8,2177.0%
Total117,165100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Polk County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polk County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Polk County are males with 2 vehicles (76,715, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (62,837, making up 52.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polk County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,792 (2.3%)3,077 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle30,450 (18.3%)33,541 (22.7%)
2 Vehicles76,715 (46.1%)62,837 (42.6%)
3 Vehicles35,026 (21.0%)30,715 (20.8%)
4 Vehicles14,954 (9.0%)12,715 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles5,486 (3.3%)4,638 (3.1%)
Total166,423 (100.0%)147,523 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Polk County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Polk County are 15 to 19 minutes (44,492 commuters, 15.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (42,900 commuters, 14.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (39,545 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Polk County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6,0952.1%
5 to 9 Minutes18,4236.4%
10 to 14 Minutes28,91610.1%
15 to 19 Minutes44,49215.5%
20 to 24 Minutes42,90014.9%
25 to 29 Minutes23,0708.0%
30 to 34 Minutes39,54513.8%
35 to 39 Minutes9,9743.5%
40 to 44 Minutes12,6064.4%
45 to 59 Minutes32,75011.4%
60 to 89 Minutes19,9106.9%
90 or more Minutes8,9823.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Polk County

The most common commute times in Polk County are 15 to 19 minutes (23,119 commuters, 15.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (22,134 commuters, 16.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Polk County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,141 (2.0%)2,954 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes9,348 (6.0%)9,075 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes13,040 (8.5%)15,876 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes23,119 (15.0%)21,373 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes20,766 (13.5%)22,134 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes11,692 (7.6%)11,378 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes22,872 (14.8%)16,673 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,048 (3.3%)4,926 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,763 (5.0%)4,843 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes18,947 (12.3%)13,803 (10.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes12,151 (7.9%)7,759 (5.8%)
90 or more Minutes6,518 (4.2%)2,464 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polk County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Polk County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (21,830, 14.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (23,190, 17.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polk County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13,566 (8.8%)6,182 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10,546 (6.8%)2,753 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,964 (6.5%)5,628 (4.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19,881 (12.9%)12,834 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14,325 (9.3%)12,420 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM21,830 (14.1%)23,190 (17.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13,757 (8.9%)15,775 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,211 (7.9%)14,666 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,609 (3.0%)5,460 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,409 (4.2%)8,722 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,998 (2.6%)3,416 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,635 (1.1%)2,051 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10,483 (6.8%)11,087 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11,191 (7.2%)9,074 (6.8%)
Total154,405 (100.0%)133,258 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Polk County

Occupancy by Ownership in Polk County

Of the total 264,145 dwellings in Polk County, owner-occupied units account for 184,335 (69.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 79,810 (30.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Polk County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units184,33569.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units79,81030.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units264,145100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Polk County

Occupancy by Household Size in Polk County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household64,58424.4%
2-Person Household97,10736.8%
3-Person Household40,16715.2%
4+ Person Household62,28723.6%
Total Housing Units264,145100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polk County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polk County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household42,114 (65.2%)22,470 (34.8%)
2-Person Household74,992 (77.2%)22,115 (22.8%)
3-Person Household26,598 (66.2%)13,569 (33.8%)
4+ Person Household40,631 (65.2%)21,656 (34.8%)
Total Housing Units184,335 (69.8%)79,810 (30.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polk County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polk County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16,396 (59.5%)11,159 (40.5%)
High School Diploma53,110 (64.5%)29,220 (35.5%)
College/Associate Degree63,413 (70.8%)26,214 (29.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher51,416 (79.5%)13,217 (20.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polk County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polk County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years44,29816.8%
35 to 44 Years42,53316.1%
45 to 54 Years43,78716.6%
55 to 64 Years46,82517.7%
65 to 74 Years48,46218.3%
75 to 84 Years28,50310.8%
85 Years and Over9,7373.7%
Total264,145100.0%

Housing Finances in Polk County

Median Income by Occupancy in Polk County

Median Income by Occupancy in Polk County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied184,335 (69.8%)$69,382
Renter-Occupied79,810 (30.2%)$46,163
Average264,145 (100.0%)$60,901

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polk County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polk County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,773 (2.6%)5,135 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,471 (1.3%)1,866 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9995,257 (2.9%)4,420 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9996,050 (3.3%)4,261 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9996,817 (3.7%)5,237 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99916,900 (9.2%)9,579 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922,537 (12.2%)12,789 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,515 (19.3%)16,585 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,878 (15.1%)9,577 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99930,934 (16.8%)7,496 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more25,203 (13.7%)2,865 (3.6%)
Total184,335 (100.0%)79,810 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polk County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polk County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017,981 (9.8%)891 (1.1%)
$300 to $49927,117 (14.7%)2,308 (2.9%)
$500 to $79932,207 (17.5%)9,263 (11.6%)
$800 to $99916,947 (9.2%)12,558 (15.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49939,400 (21.4%)28,648 (35.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99929,291 (15.9%)14,819 (18.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,713 (6.9%)5,083 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,197 (2.8%)1,224 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more3,482 (1.9%)527 (0.7%)
Total184,335 (100.0%)79,810 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Polk County

Housing Structures in Polk County

Housing Structures in Polk County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached170,43464.5%
Single Unit, Attached7,7802.9%
2 Unit Apartments6,8312.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,9353.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,9232.6%
10 or more Apartments16,1006.1%
Mobile Home / Other48,14218.2%
Total264,145100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polk County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polk County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached140,442 (82.4%)29,992 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached4,401 (56.6%)3,379 (43.4%)
2 Unit Apartments622 (9.1%)6,209 (90.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments721 (9.1%)7,214 (90.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments846 (12.2%)6,077 (87.8%)
10 or more Apartments1,340 (8.3%)14,760 (91.7%)
Mobile Home / Other35,963 (74.7%)12,179 (25.3%)
Total184,335 (69.8%)79,810 (30.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polk County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polk County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room362 (0.2%)2,106 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,503 (3.5%)12,863 (16.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms65,998 (35.8%)42,967 (53.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms73,877 (40.1%)17,484 (21.9%)
8 or more Rooms37,595 (20.4%)4,390 (5.5%)
Total184,335 (100.0%)79,810 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polk County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polk County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,401 (3.5%)2,205 (2.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,559 (0.9%)436 (0.5%)
Electricity172,593 (93.6%)75,763 (94.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene264 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke91 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,498 (0.8%)204 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used1,929 (1.1%)1,202 (1.5%)
Total184,335 (100.0%)79,810 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Polk County

Household Vehicle Usage in Polk County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,472 (3.0%)8,306 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle63,274 (34.3%)37,604 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles76,637 (41.6%)26,124 (32.7%)
3 or more Vehicles38,952 (21.1%)7,776 (9.7%)
Total184,335 (100.0%)79,810 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Polk County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Polk County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units83,517100,818
Median Property Value$157,800$243,100
Median Household Income$53,919$17,178
Monthly Housing Costs$481$3,426
Real Estate Taxes$1,193$4,232

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polk County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polk County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016,341 (19.6%)3,746 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99914,764 (17.7%)4,953 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99936,489 (43.7%)61,423 (60.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,379 (13.6%)24,824 (24.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,627 (3.2%)4,138 (4.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999991 (1.2%)889 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more926 (1.1%)845 (0.8%)
Total83,517 (100.0%)100,818 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polk County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polk County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,686 (5.6%)1,080 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99912,122 (14.5%)2,558 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99910,407 (12.5%)6,002 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,644 (13.9%)6,493 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,119 (20.5%)10,893 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,851 (11.8%)18,396 (18.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,663 (11.6%)18,027 (17.9%)
$150,000 or more8,025 (9.6%)21,271 (21.1%)
Total83,517 (100.0%)100,818 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polk County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polk County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x33,360 (39.9%)83,139 (82.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x13,090 (15.7%)29,725 (29.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x8,743 (10.5%)24,020 (23.8%)
4.0x or more26,825 (32.1%)15,838 (15.7%)
Total83,517 (100.0%)100,818 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polk County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polk County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80023,360 (28.0%)765 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49918,780 (22.5%)14,896 (14.8%)
$800 to $1,49927,365 (32.8%)22,730 (22.6%)
Total83,517 (100.0%)100,818 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Polk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years46,760 (95.6%)2,180 (4.4%)
6 to 18 Years112,257 (91.7%)10,096 (8.3%)
19 to 25 Years49,844 (76.7%)15,112 (23.3%)
26 to 34 Years64,558 (76.2%)20,185 (23.8%)
35 to 44 Years69,954 (78.4%)19,283 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years70,245 (81.7%)15,773 (18.3%)
55 to 64 Years76,991 (87.8%)10,711 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years79,904 (98.9%)859 (1.1%)
75 Years and older62,426 (99.7%)186 (0.3%)
Total632,939 (87.0%)94,385 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polk County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born46,760 (95.6%)2,180 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen112,257 (91.7%)10,096 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen49,844 (76.7%)15,112 (23.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polk County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00074,000 (84.1%)14,010 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999121,320 (83.6%)23,847 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999123,592 (85.6%)20,788 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99999,638 (85.9%)16,409 (14.1%)
$100,000 and over207,977 (91.7%)18,728 (8.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626,136 (53.4%)22,704 (46.4%)
6 to 18 Years53,187 (43.5%)63,660 (52.0%)
19 to 25 Years10,036 (15.4%)41,099 (63.3%)
25 to 34 Years13,299 (15.7%)53,489 (63.1%)
35 to 44 Years13,733 (15.4%)59,310 (66.5%)
45 to 54 Years14,671 (17.1%)59,249 (68.9%)
55 to 64 Years22,640 (25.8%)60,795 (69.3%)
65 to 74 Years76,983 (95.3%)38,379 (47.5%)
75 Years and over61,643 (98.5%)31,825 (50.8%)
Total292,328 (40.2%)430,510 (59.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polk County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (0.3%)107 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years5,410 (8.8%)2,955 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years6,155 (7.7%)4,889 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years17,785 (13.8%)19,671 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,801 (26.2%)9,099 (21.0%)
75 Years and over11,781 (41.0%)15,056 (44.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Polk County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Polk County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (0.2%)19 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years315 (0.5%)439 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years786 (1.0%)415 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,104 (3.2%)2,396 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,218 (11.3%)2,189 (5.1%)
75 Years and over6,694 (23.3%)5,845 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Polk County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.1%)88 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years604 (1.0%)760 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,004 (1.3%)1,056 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,784 (2.9%)3,884 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,570 (4.2%)1,596 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,932 (6.7%)3,423 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Polk County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,857 (7.9%)2,279 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years4,156 (5.2%)3,167 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,418 (5.0%)6,039 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,940 (5.2%)1,765 (4.1%)
75 Years and over2,694 (9.4%)3,852 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Polk County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years861 (1.4%)356 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,641 (2.1%)1,102 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years9,170 (7.1%)12,022 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years5,481 (14.7%)6,242 (14.4%)
75 Years and over6,621 (23.1%)11,099 (32.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Polk County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,058 (1.7%)568 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,216 (1.5%)571 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,432 (2.7%)3,863 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,889 (5.1%)1,735 (4.0%)
75 Years and over2,041 (7.1%)3,857 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Polk County

Computing Device Access in Polk County

Computing Device Access in Polk County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop200,60075.9%
Smartphone230,71287.3%
Tablet160,62060.8%
No Computing Device16,0486.1%
Total264,145100.0%

Internet Access in Polk County

Internet Access in Polk County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet8180.3%
Broadband Home187,30570.9%
Cellular Data Only29,75711.3%
Satellite Internet11,6674.4%
No Internet38,96714.7%
Total264,145100.0%

Polk County Summary

Polk County, Florida is located in the central part of the state and is part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. It is bordered by Hillsborough County to the north, Hardee County to the east, Highlands County to the south, and Osceola County to the west. The county seat is Bartow, and the largest city is Lakeland. The county was established in 1861 and named after James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States.

Geography

Polk County covers an area of 2,010 square miles and is the fourth-largest county in Florida. It is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is Iron Mountain, which is located in the Green Swamp and rises to an elevation of 295 feet. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Hancock, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Tohopekaliga, and Lake Weohyakapka. The county is also home to several rivers, including the Peace River, the Alafia River, and the Hillsborough River.

Climate

Polk County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 73°F, and the average annual precipitation is 51 inches. The area is prone to hurricanes and tropical storms, and the county is often affected by flooding.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Polk County had a population of 602,095. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.4 years. The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.1% from two or more races.

Economy

The economy of Polk County is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including citrus groves, cattle ranches, and vegetable farms. Tourism is also a major industry in the county, with attractions such as Legoland Florida, Bok Tower Gardens, and the Polk County Historical Museum. The county is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including Publix Super Markets, Florida's Natural Growers, and Mosaic.
Polk County is home to several major highways, including Interstate 4, U.S. Route 27, and U.S. Route 98. The county is served by the Lakeland Linder International Airport, which offers flights to several major cities in the United States. The county is also served by Amtrak, with the Silver Star line running through the county.

Conclusion

Polk County, Florida is a large county located in the central part of the state. It is home to a diverse population and a strong economy based on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The county is served by several major highways and an international airport, and is a popular destination for tourists.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Polk County?
Total Population of Polk County is 736,229.
What is the Total Male Population of Polk County?
Total Male Population of Polk County is 363,269.
What is the Total Female Population of Polk County?
Total Female Population of Polk County is 372,960.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Polk County?
There are 97.40 Males per 100 Females in Polk County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Polk County?
There are 102.67 Females per 100 Males in Polk County.
What is the Median Population Age in Polk County?
Median Population Age in Polk County is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Polk County
Average Family Size in Polk County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Polk County
Average Household Size in Polk County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Polk County?
Per Capita income in Polk County is $30,262.
What is the Median Family Income in Polk County?
Median Family Income in Polk County is $69,667.
What is the Median Household income in Polk County?
Median Household Income in Polk County is $60,901.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Polk County?
Income or Wage Gap in Polk County is 24.2%.
Women in Polk County earn 75.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Polk County?
Family Income Deficit in Polk County is $11,654.
Families that are below poverty line in Polk County earn $11,654 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Polk County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Polk County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Polk County?
There are 336,279 People in the Labor Forcein in Polk County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Polk County?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Polk County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Polk County?
Unemployment Rate in Polk County is 4.6%.