Polk County's estimated 2025 population is 19,640 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 34th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 20,669 and has seen a growth of -4.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 89.44% White, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $36,498. Household income levels show a median of $49,252. The poverty rate stands at 18.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,504 | - |
| Families | $61,273 | $90,007 |
| Households | $49,252 | $75,460 |
| Non Families | $28,115 | $46,227 |
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