Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 46,225 with a growth rate of 1.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 47th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 41,537 and has seen a growth of 11.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 32,794 adults, (6,736 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 22,389 (51.1%)
Male: 21,396 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 72.56% White, 11.91% Black or African American, 6.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,770 | 72.56% |
| Black or African American | 5,214 | 11.91% |
| Two or more races | 3,366 | 7.69% |
| Other race | 2,822 | 6.45% |
| Native American | 312 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 301 | 0.69% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $41,477. Household income levels show a median of $58,515. The poverty rate stands at 16.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,759 | - |
| Families | $68,750 | $88,567 |
| Households | $58,515 | $76,122 |
| Non Families | $27,461 | $38,493 |
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