Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 5,253 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 53rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,394 and has seen a growth of -2.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 4,060 adults, (1,211 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 2,575 (49.3%)
Male: 2,650 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 91.04% White, 3.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,757 | 91.04% |
| Two or more races | 278 | 5.32% |
| Other race | 163 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.11% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $48,488. Household income levels show a median of $69,768. The poverty rate stands at 7.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,208 | - |
| Families | $92,250 | $109,068 |
| Households | $69,768 | $90,242 |
| Non Families | $42,557 | $50,657 |
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