Polk County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 18,288 with a growth rate of 1.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County, Tennessee is the 71st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,813 and has seen a growth of 8.77% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,563 | 255 | 1.32% |
| 2028 | 19,308 | 255 | 1.34% |
| 2027 | 19,053 | 255 | 1.36% |
| 2026 | 18,798 | 255 | 1.38% |
| 2025 | 18,543 | 255 | 1.39% |
| 2024 | 18,288 | 255 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 18,033 | 255 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 17,778 | 64 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 17,714 | 148 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 17,566 | 802 | 4.78% |
| 2019 | 16,764 | -116 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 16,880 | 111 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 16,769 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 16,787 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 16,778 | 88 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 16,690 | 54 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 16,636 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 16,626 | -146 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 16,772 | -41 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 16,813 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,643 | 41 | 0.3% |
| 1980 | 13,602 | 1,933 | 16.57% |
| 1970 | 11,669 | -491 | -4.04% |
| 1960 | 12,160 | -1,914 | -13.6% |
| 1950 | 14,074 | -1,399 | -9.04% |
| 1940 | 15,473 | -213 | -1.36% |
| 1930 | 15,686 | 1,443 | 10.13% |
| 1920 | 14,243 | 127 | 0.9% |
| 1910 | 14,116 | 2,759 | 24.29% |
| 1900 | 11,357 | 2,996 | 35.83% |
| 1890 | 8,361 | 1,092 | 15.02% |
| 1880 | 7,269 | -100 | -1.36% |
| 1870 | 7,369 | -1,357 | -15.55% |
| 1860 | 8,726 | 2,388 | 37.68% |
| 1850 | 6,338 | 2,768 | 77.54% |
| 1840 | 3,570 | -15,993 | -81.75% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,164 | 91.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,188 | 6.74% |
| Other race | 108 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,101 | 2.45 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 3,755 | 2.92 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 2,204 | 1.22 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 777 | 3.41 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Male | 365 | 2.91 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
78.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,051 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,532 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,062 | 8.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 655 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 4,898 | 37.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 923 | 7.16% |
| Some College | 2,772 | 21.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,882 | 10,080 | 1,602 |
| 2+ Races | 712 | 623 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 97 | 5 |
| Other Race | 76 | 68 | 24 |
| Black | 66 | 61 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,917 | $0 | $46,762 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,135 | $78,958 | $55,766 |
| High School Graduate | $37,198 | $46,122 | $17,853 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,941 | $43,569 | $15,500 |
| Overall | $40,382 | $47,065 | $28,900 |
| Some College | $39,113 | $47,716 | $28,862 |
$40,382
Average Earnings
$47,065
Average Male
$28,900
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.41% of Polk County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,664 | 2,000 | 12.77% |
| Multiple | 1,178 | 174 | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 387 | 95 | 24.55% |
| Other | 108 | 18 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 37 | 8 | 21.62% |
| Black | 35 | 5 | 14.29% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.23%
Male Poverty Rate
15.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 24.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Tennessee is White, with 12.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.08% |
| Some College | 11.74% |
| High School | 9.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.91% |
| Female Employed | 8.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,871 | $89,613 |
| Households | $53,775 | $73,916 |
| Married Families | $75,605 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,634 | $37,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
955
Number of Veterans
932
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 394 |
| Second Gulf War | 217 |
| First Gulf War | 189 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 340 |
| 35 to 54 | 210 |
| 75+ | 181 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 935 | 7.1% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 2.08% |
| Black | 4 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.23%
Born in Polk County, Tennessee
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
98.93% of Polk County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 60.23% having been born in Tennessee. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.