Polk County, NC — Population & Demographics
Polk County, NC has a population of 19,689. The median household income is $61,005 and the median age is 54.4.
19,689
Population
$61,005
Median Income
$281,100
Median Home Value
54.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,005
Median Household Income
$38,444
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$281,100
Median Home Value
$1,089
Median Rent
76.6%
Homeownership
Education
91.9%
High School+
32.9%
Bachelor's+
Frequently Asked Questions
Polk County, NC has a population of 19,689 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Polk County, NC is $61,005.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.