Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 91,067 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 12th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 75,540 and has seen a growth of 20.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 79.84% White, 5.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (79.84%)
Two or more races (10.46%)
Other race (5.07%)
Asian (1.79%)
Native American (1.66%)
Black or African American (0.76%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.42%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,700 | 79.84% |
| Two or more races | 9,267 | 10.46% |
| Other race | 4,489 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 1,587 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 1,469 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 669 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 372 | 0.42% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $50,426. Household income levels show a median of $81,318. The poverty rate stands at 12.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,624 | $134,758 |
| Families | $95,837 | $118,946 |
| Households | $81,318 | $104,766 |
| Non Families | $44,373 | $64,515 |
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