Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 910,290 with a growth rate of 3.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 8th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 603,119 and has seen a growth of 50.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 59.84% White, 14.78% Black or African American, 11.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (59.84%)
Black or African American (14.78%)
Two or more races (11.78%)
Other race (11.42%)
Asian (1.77%)
Native American (0.37%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 455,386 | 59.84% |
| Black or African American | 112,450 | 14.78% |
| Two or more races | 89,631 | 11.78% |
| Other race | 86,902 | 11.42% |
| Asian | 13,475 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 2,811 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 306 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $41,140. Household income levels show a median of $63,644. The poverty rate stands at 14.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,837 | $108,954 |
| Families | $72,682 | $94,424 |
| Households | $63,644 | $84,031 |
| Non Families | $40,376 | $55,092 |
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