Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 53,363 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 73rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 45,444 and has seen a growth of 17.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 42.8 years
There are 42,073 adults, (10,101 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 24,397 (46.2%)
Male: 28,403 (53.8%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 74.54% White, 7.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,355 | 74.54% |
| Two or more races | 7,135 | 13.51% |
| Black or African American | 4,087 | 7.74% |
| Other race | 1,158 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 741 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 314 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Polk County's average per capita income is $42,958. Household income levels show a median of $62,259. The poverty rate stands at 17.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,544 | $101,237 |
| Families | $73,347 | $90,614 |
| Households | $62,259 | $79,481 |
| Non Families | $32,797 | $47,294 |
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