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Polk County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Cedartown

Polk County's estimated 2025 population is 45,331 with a growth rate of 1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 47th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 41,537 and has seen a growth of 9.13% since that time.

45,331
Total Population
146
Population Density (miĀ²)
47
Population Rank (State)
554 1.24%
Annual Population Growth

Polk County Population

Polk County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White32,74975.52%
Black or African American5,17911.94%
Two or more races3,0447.02%
Other race1,7414.01%
Asian4441.02%
Native American2080.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Polk County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$86,467-
Families$68,413$86,199
Households$55,308$74,563
Non Families$26,796$38,818

$39,938

Average Income

$55,308

Median Household Income

19.39%

Poverty Rate