U.S. County · Profile

Polk County

19.4KTotal Population
23Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.94%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Polk County has a population of 19,436 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Polk County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.1%17,512
Hispanic or Latino6.6%1,283
Two or More Races5.0%972
Some Other Race2.9%564
American Indian/Alaska Native1.6%311
Asian0.2%39
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%39
Black or African American0.1%19

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Polk County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$48,449
35.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,395
20.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.8%
54.8% above national average
Median Age
44.4 years

Income & Poverty

$48,449Median Household Income
$30,395Per Capita Income
17.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$48,449$72,330
Families$60,528$84,810
Married-couple Families$60,528$67,791
Nonfamily Households$29,014$31,335

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Polk County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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