Polk County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 19,538 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County, Arkansas is the 34th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 20,669 and has seen a growth of -5.47% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,048 | 102 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 19,946 | 102 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 19,844 | 102 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 19,742 | 102 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 19,640 | 102 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 19,538 | 102 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 19,436 | 102 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 19,334 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 19,333 | 156 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 19,177 | -767 | -3.85% |
| 2019 | 19,944 | -75 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 20,019 | -144 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 20,163 | -1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 20,164 | -41 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 20,205 | -52 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 20,257 | -87 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 20,344 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 20,421 | -139 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 20,560 | -109 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 20,669 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 17,347 | 340 | 2% |
| 1980 | 17,007 | 3,710 | 27.9% |
| 1970 | 13,297 | 1,316 | 10.98% |
| 1960 | 11,981 | -2,201 | -15.52% |
| 1950 | 14,182 | -1,650 | -10.42% |
| 1940 | 15,832 | 975 | 6.56% |
| 1930 | 14,857 | -1,555 | -9.47% |
| 1920 | 16,412 | -804 | -4.67% |
| 1910 | 17,216 | -1,136 | -6.19% |
| 1900 | 18,352 | 9,069 | 97.69% |
| 1890 | 9,283 | 3,426 | 58.49% |
| 1880 | 5,857 | 2,481 | 73.49% |
| 1870 | 3,376 | -886 | -20.79% |
| 1860 | 4,262 | 2,999 | 237.45% |
| 1850 | 1,263 | -18,785 | -93.7% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,304 | 89.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,096 | 5.66% |
| Other race | 631 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 256 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,884 | 2.44 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 4,085 | 3.03 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 2,806 | 1.16 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 782 | 3.47 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Male | 211 | 4.06 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,175 | 8.67% |
| Associates Degree | 895 | 6.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,604 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 4,853 | 35.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 534 | 3.94% |
| Some College | 3,758 | 27.74% |
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 | 12,101 | 10,724 | 2,037 |
| Hispanic | 693 | 445 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 651 | 542 | 188 |
| Other Race | 342 | 186 | 57 |
| Native American | 131 | 105 | 10 |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,585 | $31,895 | $38,967 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,945 | $63,221 | $58,652 |
| High School Graduate | $29,733 | $41,926 | $23,690 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,452 | $31,736 | $18,986 |
| Overall | $36,498 | $44,040 | $28,341 |
| Some College | $41,267 | $49,722 | $27,261 |
$36,498
Average Earnings
$44,040
Average Male
$28,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.12% of Polk County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 5.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,514 | 2,963 | 17.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,316 | 402 | 30.55% |
| Other | 622 | 225 | 36.17% |
| Multiple | 1,087 | 166 | 15.27% |
| Native | 244 | 68 | 27.87% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.63%
Male Poverty Rate
20.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Arkansas is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Arkansas is Multiple, with 15.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.46% |
| Some College | 14.42% |
| High School | 13.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.06% |
| Female Employed | 10.09% |
| Male Employed | 8.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,273 | $90,007 |
| Households | $49,252 | $75,460 |
| Married Families | $70,504 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,115 | $46,227 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
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
1,393
Number of Veterans
1,227
Male Veterans
166
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 713 |
| First Gulf War | 250 |
| Second Gulf War | 148 |
| Korea | 113 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 502 |
| 65 to 74 | 373 |
| 55 to 64 | 311 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,258 | 9.32% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 10.54% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 9.09% |
| Other Race | 45 | 9.85% |
| Black | 8 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
55.43%
Born in Polk County, Arkansas
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
96.56% of Polk County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 55.43% having been born in Arkansas. 2.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.