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Population Review

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

White77.8%
Black or African American7.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

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.