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Polk County Schools
Polk County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 19,891. The median household income is $67,758 and the median age is 54.9.
19,891
Population
84
People / sq mi
$67,758
Median Income
54.9
Median Age
Polk County Schools covers 238 sq mi of land at 83.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,758
Median Household Income
$43,211
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$315,000
Median Home Value
$1,178
Median Rent
76.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.4%
High School+
36.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Polk County Schools serves a community with a population of 19,891 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Polk County Schools is $67,758, with a per capita income of $43,211. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
Polk County Schools is 87.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Polk County Schools, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Polk County Schools is $315,000, with a median rent of $1,178. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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Data for Polk County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3703720).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.