Polk borough, PA

Q: What is the Total Population of Polk borough?

Total Population of Polk borough is 795.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Polk borough?

Total Male Population of Polk borough is 391.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Polk borough?

Total Female Population of Polk borough is 404.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Polk borough?

There are 96.78 Males per 100 Females in Polk borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Polk borough?

There are 103.32 Females per 100 Males in Polk borough.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Polk borough?

Median Population Age in Polk borough is 53.4 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Polk borough

Average Family Size in Polk borough is 2.8 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Polk borough

Average Household Size in Polk borough is 2.3 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Polk borough?

Per Capita income in Polk borough is $21,014.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Polk borough?

Median Family Income in Polk borough is $66,875.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Polk borough Overview

795

TOTAL POPULATION

391

MALE POPULATION

404

FEMALE POPULATION

96.78

MALES / 100 FEMALES

103.32

FEMALES / 100 MALES

53.4

MEDIAN AGE

2.8

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.3

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$21,014

PER CAPITA INCOME

$66,875

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$58,611

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

35.8%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

64.2¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.37

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

316

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

45.7%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

7.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Polk borough

The most populous races in Polk borough are White / Caucasian (730 | 91.8%), Two or more Races (49 | 6.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 | 2.8%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	16	2.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.8%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	730	91.8%
Two or more Races	49	6.2%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	795	100.0%

Ancestry in Polk borough

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	97	12.2%
Austrian	35	4.4%
Czechoslovakian	2	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.6%
Eastern European	6	0.7%
English	29	3.6%
European	8	1.0%
German	155	19.5%
Irish	83	10.4%
Italian	52	6.5%
Korean	26	3.3%
Native Hawaiian	26	3.3%
Norwegian	7	0.9%
Pennsylvania German	10	1.3%
Polish	25	3.1%
Puerto Rican	18	2.3%
Russian	8	1.0%
Scandinavian	10	1.3%
Scotch-Irish	20	2.5%
Scottish	17	2.1%
Slovak	1	0.1%
Welsh	2	0.3%
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Immigrants in Polk borough

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
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Sex and Age in Polk borough

The most populous age groups in Polk borough are 50 to 54 Years (69 | 17.6%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (53 | 13.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	15 (3.8%)	14 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years	16 (4.1%)	25 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years	19 (4.9%)	5 (1.2%)
15 to 19 Years	21 (5.4%)	9 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Years	37 (9.5%)	20 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years	5 (1.3%)	35 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Years	29 (7.4%)	20 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years	11 (2.8%)	13 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years	24 (6.1%)	15 (3.7%)
50 to 54 Years	69 (17.6%)	11 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years	23 (5.9%)	44 (10.9%)
60 to 64 Years	42 (10.7%)	34 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years	43 (11.0%)	25 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years	27 (6.9%)	53 (13.1%)
75 to 79 Years	2 (0.5%)	47 (11.6%)
80 to 84 Years	4 (1.0%)	20 (5.0%)
85 Years and over	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)
Total	391 (100.0%)	404 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Polk borough

Median Family Size in Polk borough

The median family size in Polk borough is 2.75 persons per family, with married-couple families (71 | 46.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (50 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	71 (46.4%)	2.97
Single Male/Father	32 (20.9%)	2.78
Single Female/Mother	50 (32.7%)	2.40
Total Families	153 (100.0%)	2.75

Median Household Size in Polk borough

The median household size in Polk borough is 2.28 persons per household, with married-couple households (71 | 29.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (87 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	71 (29.6%)	3.13
Single Male/Father	32 (13.3%)	3.03
Single Female/Mother	50 (20.8%)	2.68
Non-family	87 (36.2%)	1.07
Total Households	240 (100.0%)	2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Polk borough

Out of a total of 240 households in Polk borough, 153 (63.7%) are family households, while 87 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 58, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 83.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	83 (34.6%)
2-Person Households	50 (20.8%)	4 (1.7%)
3-Person Households	58 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	28 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	153 (63.7%)	87 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Polk borough

Fertility by Age in Polk borough

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Polk borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Polk borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Polk borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Polk borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Polk borough

Income Overview in Polk borough

Per Capita Income in Polk borough is $21,014, while median incomes of families and households are $66,875 and $58,611 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	795	$21,014
Median Family Income	153	$66,875
Mean Family Income	153	$65,998
Median Household Income	240	$58,611
Mean Household Income	240	$59,671
Income Deficit	153	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	795	35.77%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	795	64.23¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	795	0.37

Earnings by Sex in Polk borough

Average Earnings in Polk borough are $29,583, $40,694 for men and $26,136 for women, a difference of 35.8%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	183 (58.8%)	$40,694
Female	128 (41.2%)	$26,136
Total	311 (100.0%)	$29,583

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Polk borough

The most common earnings brackets in Polk borough are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (24 | 13.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (19 | 14.8%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	2 (1.1%)	7 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999	3 (1.6%)	9 (7.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	2 (1.1%)	13 (10.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999	15 (8.2%)	4 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499	10 (5.5%)	9 (7.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	1 (0.5%)	3 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499	22 (12.0%)	14 (10.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	24 (13.1%)	19 (14.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999	1 (0.5%)	8 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	9 (4.9%)	11 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999	11 (6.0%)	6 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999	12 (6.6%)	2 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999	18 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	18 (9.8%)	11 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999	11 (6.0%)	2 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	24 (13.1%)	6 (4.7%)
$100,000+	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)
Total	183 (100.0%)	128 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Polk borough

Average earnings in Polk borough are $48,750 for men and $25,909 for women, a difference of 46.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,469, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,500. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $27,813, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,813.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$32,500	$0
High School Diploma	$60,469	$27,813
College or Associate's Degree	$53,125	$0
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$48,750	$25,909

Family Income in Polk borough

Family Income Brackets in Polk borough

According to the Polk borough family income data, there are 33 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.6% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	9	5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	13	8.5%
$15,000 to $24,999	7	4.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	12	7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	14	9.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	33	21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	33	21.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	26	17.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	6	3.9%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Polk borough

3-person families (73 | 47.7%) account for the highest median family income in Polk borough with $80,938 per family, while 3-person families (73 | 47.7%) have the highest median income of $26,979 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	57 (37.2%)	$49,219
3-Person Families	73 (47.7%)	$80,938
4-Person Families	6 (3.9%)	$0
5-Person Families	17 (11.1%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	153 (100.0%)	$66,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Polk borough

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	17 (11.1%)	$0
1 Earner	56 (36.6%)	$26,667
2 Earners	64 (41.8%)	$81,875
3+ Earners	16 (10.5%)	$83,214
Total	153 (100.0%)	$66,875

Household Income in Polk borough

Household Income Brackets in Polk borough

With 48 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Polk borough, accounting for 20.0% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	4	1.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	21	8.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	35	14.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	32	13.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	21	8.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	48	20.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	39	16.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	34	14.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	6	2.5%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Polk borough

The median household income in Polk borough is $58,611, with the highest median household income of $66,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 68 households (28.3%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	68 (28.3%)	$66,250
45 to 64 Years	125 (52.1%)	$49,583
65+ Years	47 (19.6%)	$48,250
Total	240 (100.0%)	$58,611

Poverty in Polk borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk borough

With 22.8% poverty level for males and 52.5% for females among the residents of Polk borough, 65 to 74 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (70.0%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (57.1%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	5 (15.1%)	21 (95.5%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	14 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	15 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years	1 (2.5%)	13 (39.4%)
45 to 54 Years	8 (8.6%)	17 (65.4%)
55 to 64 Years	8 (12.3%)	40 (51.3%)
65 to 74 Years	49 (70.0%)	48 (61.5%)
75 Years and over	4 (57.1%)	41 (57.8%)
Total	89 (22.8%)	212 (52.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Polk borough

According to the poverty statistics in Polk borough, 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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	15 (100.0%)	6 (42.9%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	28 (84.9%)	1 (4.5%)
12 to 14 Years	2 (100.0%)	1 (33.3%)
15 Years	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	1 (100.0%)	2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	41 (74.6%)	20 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	8 (100.0%)	30 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years	39 (97.5%)	20 (60.6%)
45 to 54 Years	85 (91.4%)	9 (34.6%)
55 to 64 Years	57 (87.7%)	38 (48.7%)
65 to 74 Years	21 (30.0%)	30 (38.5%)
75 Years and over	3 (42.9%)	30 (42.2%)
Total	302 (77.2%)	192 (47.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Polk borough

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	71 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Polk borough

According to the poverty data in Polk borough, 3.1% or 1 single-father households and 56.0% or 28 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (68.3%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	28 (68.3%)
3 or 4 Children	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1 (3.1%)	28 (56.0%)

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

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	28 (68.3%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	29 (35.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Polk borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Polk borough

Among the 294 employed individuals in Polk borough, private company employees (191 | 65.0%), state government employees (45 | 15.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (23 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	191	65.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	21	7.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations	23	7.8%
Local Government Employees	12	4.1%
State Government Employees	45	15.3%
Federal Government Employees	2	0.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	294	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Polk borough

According to the labor force statistics for Polk borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (692), 45.7% or 316 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.7% or 7 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	15 (71.4%)	7 (46.7%)
20 to 24 Years	50 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	13 (100.0%)	6 (46.2%)
30 to 34 Years	27 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	56 (76.7%)	9 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years	84 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	45 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	10 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	316 (45.7%)	22 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Polk borough

According to labor force statistics for Polk borough, 60.6% of individuals (235) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (388) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 15 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 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 23.1% or 6 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	26 (30.2%)	20 (23.1%)
High School Diploma	124 (66.0%)	14 (7.3%)
College / Associate Degree	74 (71.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (60.6%)	25 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Polk borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polk borough are Health Diagnosing & Treating (27 | 9.2%), Management (19 | 6.5%), Community & Social Service (17 | 5.8%), Health Technologists (15 | 5.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (11 | 3.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Polk borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.5%), and Health Technologists (66.7%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	6 (35.3%)	11 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	5 (18.5%)	22 (81.5%)
Health Technologists	5 (33.3%)	10 (66.7%)
Total (Category)	32 (49.2%)	33 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)	172 (58.5%)	122 (41.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Polk borough are Cleaning & Maintenance (26 | 8.8%), Healthcare Support (23 | 7.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (21 | 7.1%), and Personal Care & Service (2 | 0.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Polk borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (14.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (85.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (19.2%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	1 (4.3%)	22 (95.7%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	3 (14.3%)	18 (85.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	21 (80.8%)	5 (19.2%)
Personal Care & Service	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	27 (37.5%)	45 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)	172 (58.5%)	122 (41.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Polk borough are Office & Administration (26 | 8.8%), and Sales & Related (14 | 4.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Office & Administration	2 (7.7%)	24 (92.3%)
Total (Category)	2 (5.0%)	38 (95.0%)
Total (Overall)	172 (58.5%)	122 (41.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Polk borough are Construction & Extraction (25 | 8.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.3%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	28 (96.6%)	1 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)	172 (58.5%)	122 (41.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Polk borough are Production (41 | 14.0%), Transportation (34 | 11.6%), and Material Moving (13 | 4.4%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	8 (61.5%)	5 (38.5%)
Total (Category)	83 (94.3%)	5 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)	172 (58.5%)	122 (41.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Polk borough

Employment Industries in Polk borough

The major employment industries in Polk borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (74 | 25.2%), Manufacturing (42 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (39 | 13.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (32 | 10.9%), and Administrative & Support (29 | 9.9%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Polk borough

The Polk borough industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (76.2%), and Administrative & Support (69.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	32 (76.2%)	10 (23.8%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	13 (33.3%)	26 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing	21 (65.6%)	11 (34.4%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	20 (69.0%)	9 (31.0%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	39 (52.7%)	35 (47.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Public Administration	7 (58.3%)	5 (41.7%)
Total	172 (58.5%)	122 (41.5%)

Education in Polk borough

School Enrollment in Polk borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 77 students in Polk borough are elementary school (41 | 53.2%), middle school (20 | 26.0%), and high school (13 | 16.9%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	3.9%
Elementary School	41	53.2%
Middle School	20	26.0%
High School	13	16.9%
College / Undergraduate	0	0.0%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	77	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Polk borough

Out of a total of 77 students who are enrolled in schools in Polk borough, 18 (23.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 59 (76.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (37.5% 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 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	30 (76.9%)	9 (23.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	15 (62.5%)	9 (37.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	59 (76.6%)	18 (23.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Polk borough

Education (41 | 65.1%), business (8 | 12.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (5 | 7.9%), visual & performing arts (5 | 7.9%), and science & technology (4 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 63 individuals in Polk borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	5	7.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	4	6.4%
Business	8	12.7%
Education	41	65.1%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	5	7.9%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	0	0.0%
Total	63	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Polk borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Polk borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Polk borough are males with 3 vehicles (72, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (14, making up 62.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	36 (20.9%)	39 (33.6%)
2 Vehicles	43 (25.0%)	42 (36.2%)
3 Vehicles	72 (41.9%)	14 (12.1%)
4 Vehicles	15 (8.7%)	18 (15.5%)
5 or more Vehicles	6 (3.5%)	3 (2.6%)
Total	172 (100.0%)	116 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Polk borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Polk borough are 20 to 24 minutes (51 commuters, 17.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (42 commuters, 14.6%), and less than 5 minutes (34 commuters, 11.8%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	34	11.8%
5 to 9 Minutes	24	8.3%
10 to 14 Minutes	32	11.1%
15 to 19 Minutes	42	14.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	51	17.7%
25 to 29 Minutes	25	8.7%
30 to 34 Minutes	17	5.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	26	9.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	19	6.6%
60 to 89 Minutes	4	1.4%
90 or more Minutes	14	4.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Polk borough

The most common commute times in Polk borough are 20 to 24 minutes (32 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (35 commuters, 30.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	25 (14.5%)	9 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes	7 (4.1%)	17 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes	15 (8.7%)	17 (14.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	7 (4.1%)	35 (30.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	32 (18.6%)	19 (16.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes	17 (9.9%)	8 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes	12 (7.0%)	5 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	24 (14.0%)	2 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes	19 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes	14 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Polk borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Polk borough are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (42, 24.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (34, 29.3%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	4 (2.3%)	3 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	19 (11.1%)	10 (8.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	9 (5.2%)	1 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	14 (8.1%)	34 (29.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	20 (11.6%)	7 (6.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	11 (6.4%)	16 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	21 (12.2%)	11 (9.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	21 (18.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	1 (0.6%)	4 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	11 (6.4%)	4 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	12 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	8 (4.6%)	4 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	42 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	172 (100.0%)	116 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Polk borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Polk borough

Of the total 240 dwellings in Polk borough, owner-occupied units account for 181 (75.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 59 (24.6%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	181	75.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	59	24.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units	240	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Polk borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	83	34.6%
2-Person Household	54	22.5%
3-Person Household	58	24.2%
4+ Person Household	45	18.8%
Total Housing Units	240	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Polk borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	61 (73.5%)	22 (26.5%)
2-Person Household	36 (66.7%)	18 (33.3%)
3-Person Household	49 (84.5%)	9 (15.5%)
4+ Person Household	35 (77.8%)	10 (22.2%)
Total Housing Units	181 (75.4%)	59 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Polk borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	24 (75.0%)	8 (25.0%)
High School Diploma	100 (77.5%)	29 (22.5%)
College/Associate Degree	51 (77.3%)	15 (22.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	6 (46.2%)	7 (53.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Polk borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	40	16.7%
35 to 44 Years	28	11.7%
45 to 54 Years	62	25.8%
55 to 64 Years	63	26.3%
65 to 74 Years	33	13.8%
75 to 84 Years	9	3.7%
85 Years and Over	5	2.1%
Total	240	100.0%

Housing Finances in Polk borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Polk borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	181 (75.4%)	$68,750
Renter-Occupied	59 (24.6%)	$26,488
Average	240 (100.0%)	$58,611

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Polk borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	2 (1.1%)	2 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	7 (3.9%)	14 (23.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999	7 (3.9%)	1 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999	27 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	10 (5.5%)	22 (37.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999	16 (8.8%)	5 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	34 (18.8%)	14 (23.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	38 (21.0%)	1 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	34 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	181 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Polk borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	17 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	52 (28.7%)	3 (5.1%)
$500 to $799	58 (32.0%)	47 (79.7%)
$800 to $999	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	43 (23.8%)	3 (5.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	181 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Polk borough

Housing Structures in Polk borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	195	81.2%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	6	2.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	12	5.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	2	0.8%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	25	10.4%
Total	240	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Polk borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	168 (86.2%)	27 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	13 (52.0%)	12 (48.0%)
Total	181 (75.4%)	59 (24.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Polk borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	29 (49.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms	68 (37.6%)	12 (20.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms	81 (44.8%)	15 (25.4%)
8 or more Rooms	32 (17.7%)	3 (5.1%)
Total	181 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Polk borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	152 (84.0%)	59 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	18 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	11 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	181 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Polk borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	27 (14.9%)	4 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle	37 (20.4%)	43 (72.9%)
2 Vehicles	73 (40.3%)	6 (10.2%)
3 or more Vehicles	44 (24.3%)	6 (10.2%)
Total	181 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Polk borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Polk borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	112	69
Median Property Value	$88,400	$78,100
Median Household Income	$43,333	$6
Monthly Housing Costs	$423	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$1,333	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Polk borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	15 (13.4%)	9 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	44 (39.3%)	41 (59.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999	52 (46.4%)	19 (27.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	69 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Polk borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	2 (1.8%)	4 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999	41 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	11 (9.8%)	1 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	11 (9.8%)	5 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	17 (15.2%)	23 (33.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	21 (18.8%)	21 (30.4%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.8%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	69 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Polk borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	64 (57.1%)	80,982 (117,365.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x	7 (6.2%)	58 (84.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x	7 (6.2%)	11 (15.9%)
4.0x or more	32 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	69 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Polk borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	44 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	16 (14.3%)	10 (14.5%)
$800 to $1,499	52 (46.4%)	41 (59.4%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	69 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Polk borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	73 (97.3%)	2 (2.7%)
19 to 25 Years	46 (63.9%)	26 (36.1%)
26 to 34 Years	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	51 (69.9%)	22 (30.1%)
45 to 54 Years	110 (92.4%)	9 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years	137 (95.8%)	6 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years	148 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	730 (91.8%)	65 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Polk borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	73 (97.3%)	2 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	46 (63.9%)	26 (36.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Polk borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	75 (91.5%)	7 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999	90 (91.8%)	8 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	110 (86.6%)	17 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	116 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	90 (73.2%)	33 (26.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Polk borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	13 (38.2%)	21 (61.8%)
6 to 18 Years	37 (49.3%)	39 (52.0%)
19 to 25 Years	7 (9.7%)	39 (54.2%)
25 to 34 Years	31 (58.5%)	22 (41.5%)
35 to 44 Years	18 (24.7%)	35 (47.9%)
45 to 54 Years	27 (22.7%)	83 (69.8%)
55 to 64 Years	83 (58.0%)	56 (39.2%)
65 to 74 Years	147 (99.3%)	31 (20.9%)
75 Years and over	78 (100.0%)	18 (23.1%)
Total	441 (55.5%)	344 (43.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Polk borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (30.8%)
35 to 64 Years	90 (45.5%)	75 (54.7%)
65 to 74 Years	50 (71.4%)	61 (78.2%)
75 Years and over	4 (57.1%)	62 (87.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Polk borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Polk borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	9 (4.5%)	3 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years	4 (5.7%)	2 (2.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Polk borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	49 (24.7%)	8 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years	17 (24.3%)	13 (16.7%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Polk borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (30.8%)
35 to 64 Years	81 (40.9%)	65 (47.4%)
65 to 74 Years	29 (41.4%)	59 (75.6%)
75 Years and over	4 (57.1%)	57 (80.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Polk borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (18.5%)
35 to 64 Years	52 (26.3%)	38 (27.7%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (17.1%)	25 (32.1%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	35 (49.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Polk borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	49 (24.7%)	43 (31.4%)
65 to 74 Years	21 (30.0%)	25 (32.1%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	33 (46.5%)

Technology Access in Polk borough

Computing Device Access in Polk borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	153	63.7%
Smartphone	177	73.8%
Tablet	126	52.5%
No Computing Device	43	17.9%
Total	240	100.0%

Internet Access in Polk borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	172	71.7%
Cellular Data Only	14	5.8%
Satellite Internet	4	1.7%
No Internet	48	20.0%
Total	240	100.0%

Polk borough Summary

Polk Borough is a small borough located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the southwestern corner of the county, and is bordered by the townships of Hanover, Raccoon, and Independence. The population of Polk Borough was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Polk Borough was founded in 1832 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Hanover. The settlers named the borough after James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. The first post office in the borough was established in 1833.

In the late 19th century, the borough was a center of the coal mining industry. The coal mines provided employment for many of the residents of the borough. The coal mines also provided the fuel for the local steel mills, which were a major source of employment in the area.

Geography

Polk Borough is located at 40°33'N 80°17'W (40.55, -80.28). It has a total area of 0.7 square miles, all of which is land. The borough is situated in the southwestern corner of Beaver County, and is bordered by the townships of Hanover, Raccoon, and Independence.

The borough is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of Pennsylvania. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas. The borough is located in the Allegheny River watershed.

Economy

The economy of Polk Borough is largely based on the coal mining industry. The coal mines in the area provide employment for many of the residents of the borough. The coal mines also provide the fuel for the local steel mills, which are a major source of employment in the area.

In addition to the coal mining industry, the borough also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Polk Borough was 1,845. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

The median household income in the borough was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,625. The per capita income in the borough was $18,945. About 11.3% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Polk borough?

Total Population of Polk borough is 795.

What is the Total Male Population of Polk borough?

Total Male Population of Polk borough is 391.

What is the Total Female Population of Polk borough?

Total Female Population of Polk borough is 404.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Polk borough?

There are 96.78 Males per 100 Females in Polk borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Polk borough?

There are 103.32 Females per 100 Males in Polk borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Polk borough?

Median Population Age in Polk borough is 53.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Polk borough

Average Family Size in Polk borough is 2.8 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Polk borough

Average Household Size in Polk borough is 2.3 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Polk borough?

Per Capita income in Polk borough is $21,014.

What is the Median Family Income in Polk borough?

Median Family Income in Polk borough is $66,875.

What is the Median Household income in Polk borough?

Median Household Income in Polk borough is $58,611.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Polk borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Polk borough is 35.8%.

Women in Polk borough earn 64.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Polk borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Polk borough is 0.37.

How Large is the Labor Force in Polk borough?

There are 316 People in the Labor Forcein in Polk borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Polk borough?

45.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Polk borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Polk borough?

Unemployment Rate in Polk borough is 7.0%.