Polk County's estimated 2026 population is 54,482 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 69th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 45,444 and has seen a growth of 19.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 77.1% White, 7.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.1%)
Two or more races (10.84%)
Black or African American (7.87%)
Other race (1.95%)
Native American (1.62%)
Asian (0.61%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,920 | 77.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,612 | 10.84% |
| Black or African American | 4,073 | 7.87% |
| Other race | 1,010 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 838 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 317 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $38,483. Household income levels show a median of $59,066. The poverty rate stands at 18.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,154 | - |
| Families | $68,025 | $83,799 |
| Households | $59,066 | $74,300 |
| Non Families | $32,219 | $44,320 |
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