Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 89,869 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 12th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 75,540 and has seen a growth of 18.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 70,277 adults, (17,062 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 45,540 (50.8%)
Male: 44,122 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 77.7% White, 5.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,670 | 77.7% |
| Two or more races | 10,201 | 11.38% |
| Other race | 5,318 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 1,703 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 1,460 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 791 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 519 | 0.58% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $52,183. Household income levels show a median of $85,118. The poverty rate stands at 12.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,087 | - |
| Families | $101,589 | $122,696 |
| Households | $85,118 | $107,909 |
| Non Families | $48,433 | $68,764 |
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