Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 19,537 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 34th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 20,669 and has seen a growth of -5.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 15,001 adults, (4,399 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 10,013 (51.7%)
Male: 9,348 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 87.96% White, 3.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,029 | 87.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,414 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 689 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 154 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.09% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $36,101. Household income levels show a median of $49,191. The poverty rate stands at 15.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,611 | - |
| Families | $63,577 | $82,940 |
| Households | $49,191 | $67,957 |
| Non Families | $30,881 | $40,132 |
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