U.S. County · Profile

Polk County

45.8KTotal Population
50Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+10.74%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Polk County has a population of 45,762 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

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):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.0%43,474
Two or More Races3.1%1,419
Hispanic or Latino2.0%915
Black or African American0.5%229
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%229
Some Other Race0.5%229
Asian0.4%183
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
$74,142
0.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,674
1.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.3%
27.8% below national average
Median Age
46.5 years

Income & Poverty

$74,142Median Household Income
$37,674Per Capita Income
8.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$74,142$89,208
Families$86,676$101,814
Married-couple Families$86,676$97,077
Nonfamily Households$41,789$45,132

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, Wisconsin.

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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