Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 30,407 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 37th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 31,639 and has seen a growth of -3.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 23,185 adults, (5,862 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 14,918 (48.6%)
Male: 15,787 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 85.81% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,349 | 85.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,671 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 604 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 600 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 232 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $51,684. Household income levels show a median of $73,107. The poverty rate stands at 11.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,659 | - |
| Families | $100,746 | $114,365 |
| Households | $73,107 | $90,262 |
| Non Families | $36,511 | $45,930 |
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