Polk township is located in Polk County Missouri. Polk township has a 2024 population of 14,137. Polk township is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,031 in 2020.
The average household income in Polk township is $66,837 with a poverty rate of 21.79%. The median age in Polk township is 29.1 years: 29.7 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polk township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,066 | 92.43% |
| Black or African American | 440 | 3.11% |
| Two or more races | 253 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 216 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 123 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,417 | 2.12 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 2,611 | 1.49 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 2,160 | 2.68 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 479 | 2.81 | 34 | 66 |
| Male | 167 | 2.7 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 273 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 563 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,457 | 18.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,003 | 12.98% |
| High School Graduate | 2,651 | 34.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 1,705 | 22.06% |
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 | 7,249 | 7,021 | 2,350 |
| Black | 187 | 143 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 70 | 12 |
| Asian | 81 | 81 | 26 |
| Other Race | 70 | 19 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 64 | 1 |
| Native American | 23 | 14 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 39.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,267 | $60,509 | $39,653 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,515 | $63,274 | $50,145 |
| High School Graduate | $37,273 | $46,028 | $26,397 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,684 | $0 | $43,454 |
| Overall | $43,735 | $52,996 | $36,828 |
| Some College | $36,700 | $45,089 | $33,448 |
$43,735
Average Earnings
$52,996
Average Male
$36,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.43% of Polk township residents speak only English, while 2.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,657 | 2,124 | 19.93% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 111 | 44.22% |
| Black | 206 | 104 | 50.49% |
| Asian | 160 | 88 | 55% |
| Multiple | 178 | 63 | 35.39% |
| Other | 122 | 29 | 23.77% |
| Native | 33 | 11 | 33.33% |
21.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk township is Asian, with 55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk township is White, with 19.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.94% |
| Some College | 8.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Female Employed | 20.14% |
| Male Employed | 17.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,663 | $87,610 |
| Households | $51,896 | $66,837 |
| Married Families | $86,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,798 | $43,587 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
617
Number of Veterans
589
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 258 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 228 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 603 | 5.34% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5.67% |
| Black | 5 | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 1 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
2%
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
65.76%
Born in Polk township
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
98.23% of Polk township residents were born in the United States, with 65.76% having been born in Missouri. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,757 | 124 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 14,633 | 124 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 14,509 | 124 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 14,385 | 124 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 14,261 | 124 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 14,137 | 124 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 14,013 | 124 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 13,889 | -163 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 14,052 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 14,031 | -1,190 | -7.82% |
| 2019 | 15,221 | -77 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 15,298 | -85 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 15,383 | -17 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 15,400 | -71 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 15,471 | -206 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 15,677 | -61 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 15,738 | -56 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 15,794 | -47 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 15,841 | 41 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 15,800 | 0 | 0% |