Polk County, IA — Population & Demographics
Polk County, IA has a population of 497,441. The median household income is $81,621 and the median age is 36.2.
497,441
Population
$81,621
Median Income
$248,400
Median Home Value
36.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,621
Median Household Income
$44,008
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$248,400
Median Home Value
$1,113
Median Rent
67.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.5%
High School+
39.5%
Bachelor's+
Frequently Asked Questions
Polk County, IA has a population of 497,441 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Polk County, IA is $81,621.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.