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Polk County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Crookston

Polk County's estimated 2025 population is 29,786 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 37th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 31,639 and has seen a growth of -5.86% since that time.

29,786
Total Population
15
Population Density (miĀ²)
37
Population Rank (State)
-313 -1.04%
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 86.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,87786.97%
Two or more races2,1146.84%
Black or African American6772.19%
Other race6222.01%
Native American3711.2%
Asian2400.78%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.01%

Polk County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Polk County's average per capita income is $49,293. Household income levels show a median of $69,136. The poverty rate stands at 11.66%.

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$110,837-
Families$96,684$108,375
Households$69,136$87,199
Non Families$38,406$46,987

$49,293

Average Income

$69,136

Median Household Income

11.66%

Poverty Rate