U.S. County · Profile

Polk County

30.4KTotal Population
15Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.05%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Polk County has a population of 30,412 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

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):6.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.6%26,641
Hispanic or Latino6.8%2,068
Two or More Races5.4%1,642
Black or African American2.5%760
Some Other Race2.1%639
American Indian/Alaska Native1.2%365
Asian1.1%335
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

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
$69,540
6.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,273
10.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.6%
0.9% above national average
Median Age
39.3 years

Income & Poverty

$69,540Median Household Income
$34,273Per Capita Income
11.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$69,540$83,410
Families$91,213$103,592
Married-couple Families$91,213$102,159
Nonfamily Households$35,246$38,066

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, Minnesota.

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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