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Polk County, Tennessee Population 2021
Polk County, Tennessee's estimated population is 16,660 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County, Tennessee is the 75th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 16,813 and has seen a growth of -0.91% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,660 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 16,746 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 16,832 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 16,918 | 159 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 16,759 | -35 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 16,794 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 16,769 | 85 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 16,684 | 52 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 16,632 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 16,624 | -147 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 16,771 | -42 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 16,813 | 3,170 | 23.24% |
| 1990 | 13,643 | 41 | 0.30% |
| 1980 | 13,602 | 1,933 | 16.57% |
| 1970 | 11,669 | -491 | -4.04% |
| 1960 | 12,160 | -1,914 | -13.60% |
| 1950 | 14,074 | -1,399 | -9.04% |
| 1940 | 15,473 | -213 | -1.36% |
| 1930 | 15,686 | 1,443 | 10.13% |
| 1920 | 14,243 | 127 | 0.90% |
| 1910 | 14,116 | 2,759 | 24.29% |
| 1900 | 11,357 | 2,996 | 35.83% |
| 1890 | 8,361 | 1,092 | 15.02% |
| 1880 | 7,269 | -100 | -1.36% |
| 1870 | 7,369 | -1,357 | -15.55% |
| 1860 | 8,726 | 2,388 | 37.68% |
| 1850 | 6,338 | 2,768 | 77.54% |
| 1840 | 3,570 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.51% (-86)
County Website
State
Founded
November 28, 1839
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,813
Growth Since 2010
-0.91% (-153)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,160 | 96.11% |
| Two or More Races | 353 | 2.10% |
| Some Other Race | 179 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.10% |
Polk County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,383 | 2.24 | 73.7 |
| Married | 4,025 | 2.76 | 81.7 |
| Non Family | 2,144 | 1.16 | 67.4 |
| Female | 849 | 2.45 | 54.2 |
| Male | 365 | 2.46 | 68.5 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 922 | 7.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,239 | 10.08% |
| High School Graduate | 4,847 | 39.44% |
| Some College | 2,768 | 22.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,055 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 866 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 591 | 4.81% |
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Polk County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,720 | 9,748 | 1,396 |
| 2+ Races | 232 | 189 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 70 | 28 |
| Other Race | 89 | 64 | |
| Black | 42 | 23 | |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 21 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 60.00%.
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$32,160
Average Earnings
$37,974
Average Male
$25,879
Average Female
Polk County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Polk County, Tennessee Language
97.73% of Polk County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
Polk County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,679 | 2,305 | 14.70% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 97 | 28.53% |
| Other | 179 | 88 | 49.16% |
| Multiple | 353 | 44 | 12.46% |
| Native | 49 | 22 | 44.90% |
| Black | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
14.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.23%
Male Poverty Rate
17.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Polk County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Tennessee is Other, with 49.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Tennessee is Asian, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.19%.
Polk County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Polk County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Polk County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Polk County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,127 | 8.65% |
| Black | 6 | 10.71% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.40% |
Polk County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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2.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.56%
Born in Polk County, Tennessee
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.60%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.76% of Polk County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 60.56% having been born in Tennessee. 0.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990