Polk Flag

Polk

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
120.318
State:
Missouri

Polk is located in Polk County, Missouri. Polk has a 2025 population of 13,832 . Polk is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,041 in 2020.

The average household income in Polk is $67,817 with a poverty rate of 21.58%. The median age in Polk is 29.3 years: 30.8 years for males, and 27.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males.

13.8K
Total Population
115
Density (mi²)
-92 -0.66%
Growth

Polk Population

Polk Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Polk includes 91.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (91.53%)

Black or African American (2.89%)

Two or more races (2.23%)

Asian (2.09%)

Other race (0.95%)

Native American (0.31%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,85891.53%
Black or African American4062.89%
Two or more races3132.23%
Asian2942.09%
Other race1330.95%
Native American440.31%

Polk Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Polk's average per capita income is $46,404. Household income levels show a median of $53,851. The poverty rate stands at 21.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,167-
Families$82,361$91,315
Households$53,851$67,817
Non Families$32,542$43,007

$46,404

Average Income

$53,851

Median Household Income

21.58%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)