Polk, Ohio Population 2022
Polk is a city located in Ashland County Ohio. Polk has a 2020 population of 324. Polk is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 336 in 2010.
The average household income in Polk is $65,847 with a poverty rate of 8.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $883 per month, and the median house value is $100,300. The median age in Polk is 36.6 years, 35.5 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
Polk Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polkwas:
- White: 98.01%
- Two or more races: 1.24%
- Asian: 0.75%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 394 | 98.01% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.24% |
Polk Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 150 | 2.68 | 83.3 |
| Married | 98 | 3.3 | 82.7 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 100 |
| Female | 5 | 3.4 | 100 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.14 | 81.8 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 6.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 10.25% |
| High School Graduate | 122 | 43.11% |
| Some College | 49 | 17.31% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 6.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 10.25% |
Polk Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 276 | 230 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$37,083
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$29,375
Average Female
Polk Language by Age
Polk Language
98.98% of Polk residents speak only English, while 1.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
Polk Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 30 | 7.71% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
8.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.80%
Male Poverty Rate
8.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Polk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk is White, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk is Multiple, with 60.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.16%.
Polk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
65.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Polk Married by Age and Sex
Polk Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Polk Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 7.99% |
Polk Veterans by Education
12.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.08%
Born in Polk
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.25% of Polk residents were born in the United States, with 83.08% having been born in Ohio. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 336 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 338 | 2 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 337 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 335 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 335 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 335 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 335 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 335 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 332 | -3 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 330 | -2 | -0.60% |
| 2020 | 328 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 326 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 324 | -2 | -0.61% |