Polk, Pennsylvania Population 2024

622

Polk is a city located in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Polk has a 2024 population of 622. Polk is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 634 in 2020.

The average household income in Polk is $59,671 with a poverty rate of 37.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Polk is 53.4 years, 50.7 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.

Polk Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polk was:

  • White: 91.82%
  • Two or more races: 6.16%
  • Black or African American: 2.01%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
306.80/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-1.89% (-12)
The current population of Polk, Pennsylvania is 622 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 634.

Polk, Pennsylvania Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White73091.82%
Two or more races496.16%
Black or African American162.01%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Polk Population by Race

Polk Population Pyramid 2024

Polk Median Age

53.4

Total

50.7

Male

58.3

Female

Polk Adults

There are 689 adults, (226 of whom are seniors) in Polk.

Polk Age Dependency

71.7

Age Dependency Ratio

48.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

22.9

Child Dependency Ratio

Polk Sex Ratio

Female40450.82%
Male39149.18%

Polk Population by Age

Polk Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All2402.2875.424.6
Non Family871.0774.725.3
Married713.1387.312.7
Female502.684654
Male323.0396.93.1

2.75

Average Family Size

2.28

Average Household Size

75.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Polk Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Polk Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Polk Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.37%.

Polk Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$38,047

Average Earnings

$48,750

Average Male

$25,909

Average Female

Polk Earnings by Educational Attainment

Polk Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Polk Language

100% of Polk residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Polk Language

Polk Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White72628138.71%
Black1616100%
Hispanic22418.18%

37.86%

Overall Poverty Rate

22.76%

Male Poverty Rate

52.48%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Polk

The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk is Hispanic, with 18.18% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.63%.

Polk Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade73%
Bachelors or Greater55.56%
Some College20.56%
High School16.8%

Polk Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed100%
Female Employed10.66%
Male Employed4.65%
Male Unemployed0%

Polk Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Polk Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Polk Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

19.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

21.4%

Male Marriage Rate

18.3%

Female Marriage Rate

Polk Married by Age and Sex

male

female

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Polk Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

49

Number of Veterans

45

Male Veterans

4

Female Veterans

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Polk Veterans by War

count

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Polk Veterans by Age

count

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Polk Veterans by Race

Polk Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

4.08%

Veteran Poverty Rate

4.08%

Veteran Disability Rate

Polk Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

45.7%

Labor Force Participation

42.5%

Employment Rate

7%

Unemployment Rate

Polk Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Polk Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Polk Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

88.3%

Born in Polk

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Polk residents were born in the United States, with 88.3% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Polk Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029607-3-0.49%
2028610-3-0.49%
2027613-3-0.49%
2026616-3-0.48%
2025619-3-0.48%
2024622-3-0.48%
2023625-3-0.48%
2022628-3-0.48%
2021631-3-0.47%
2020634-139-17.98%
2019773-7-0.9%
2018780-5-0.64%
2017785-7-0.88%
2016792-5-0.63%
2015797-4-0.5%
2014801-4-0.5%
2013805-6-0.74%
2012811-5-0.61%
2011816-2-0.24%
201081800%

Polk Population by Year