Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 20,678 with a growth rate of 0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 80th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 20,474 and has seen a growth of 1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.9 years
Female: 57.6 years
Male: 52 years
There are 16,844 adults, (6,487 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 10,361 (52.1%)
Male: 9,530 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 86.97% White, 4.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,300 | 86.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,375 | 6.91% |
| Black or African American | 876 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 154 | 0.77% |
| Other race | 144 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.21% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $38,609. Household income levels show a median of $67,758. The poverty rate stands at 14.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,589 | - |
| Families | $88,974 | $120,513 |
| Households | $67,758 | $96,279 |
| Non Families | $35,378 | $52,853 |
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