Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 45,104 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 48th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 41,537 and has seen a growth of 8.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 75.52% White, 11.94% Black or African American, 4.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (75.52%)
Black or African American (11.94%)
Two or more races (7.02%)
Other race (4.01%)
Asian (1.02%)
Native American (0.48%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,749 | 75.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,179 | 11.94% |
| Two or more races | 3,044 | 7.02% |
| Other race | 1,741 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 444 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 208 | 0.48% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $39,938. Household income levels show a median of $55,308. The poverty rate stands at 19.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,467 | - |
| Families | $68,413 | $86,199 |
| Households | $55,308 | $74,563 |
| Non Families | $26,796 | $38,818 |
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