Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 898,146 with a growth rate of 2.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 8th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 603,119 and has seen a growth of 48.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 616,747 adults, (154,193 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 400,821 (50.7%)
Male: 389,873 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 55.46% White, 14.57% Black or African American, 13.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438,493 | 55.46% |
| Black or African American | 115,178 | 14.57% |
| Two or more races | 111,627 | 14.12% |
| Other race | 107,305 | 13.57% |
| Asian | 14,302 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 3,459 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 330 | 0.04% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $43,179. Household income levels show a median of $65,978. The poverty rate stands at 14.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,486 | $112,910 |
| Families | $76,474 | $98,404 |
| Households | $65,978 | $87,487 |
| Non Families | $42,048 | $57,278 |
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