Polk County, Tennessee Population 2022
Polk County, Tennessee's estimated population is 16,574 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County, Tennessee is the 75th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 16,813 and has seen a growth of -1.42% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 3,570 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 6,338 | 2,768 | 77.54% |
| 1860 | 8,726 | 2,388 | 37.68% |
| 1870 | 7,369 | -1,357 | -15.55% |
| 1880 | 7,269 | -100 | -1.36% |
| 1890 | 8,361 | 1,092 | 15.02% |
| 1900 | 11,357 | 2,996 | 35.83% |
| 1910 | 14,116 | 2,759 | 24.29% |
| 1920 | 14,243 | 127 | 0.90% |
| 1930 | 15,686 | 1,443 | 10.13% |
| 1940 | 15,473 | -213 | -1.36% |
| 1950 | 14,074 | -1,399 | -9.04% |
| 1960 | 12,160 | -1,914 | -13.60% |
| 1970 | 11,669 | -491 | -4.04% |
| 1980 | 13,602 | 1,933 | 16.57% |
| 1990 | 13,643 | 41 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 16,813 | 3,170 | 23.24% |
| 2011 | 16,771 | -42 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 16,624 | -147 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 16,632 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 16,684 | 52 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 16,769 | 85 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 16,794 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 16,759 | -35 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 16,918 | 159 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 16,832 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 16,746 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 16,660 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 16,574 | -86 | -0.52% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,877 | 94.47% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 77 | 0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 645 | 3.84% |
Polk County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,448 | 2.22 | 74.4 |
| Married | 4,010 | 2.68 | 83.3 |
| Male | 319 | 2.67 | 79 |
| Female | 838 | 2.61 | 56.1 |
| Non Family | 2,281 | 1.2 | 64.9 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 944 | 7.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,338 | 10.76% |
| High School Graduate | 4,236 | 34.07% |
| Some College | 2,949 | 23.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,396 | 11.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 944 | 7.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 626 | 5.03% |
Polk County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| White | 11,583 | 9,626 | 1,496 |
| Hispanic | 265 | 70 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 398 | 285 | 5 |
| Black | 126 | 109 | |
| Other Race | 38 | 1 |
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 100.00%.
$33,012
Average Earnings
$39,507
Average Male
$24,870
Average Female
Polk County, Tennessee Language by Age
Polk County, Tennessee Language
97.16% of Polk County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
Polk County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,352 | 1,921 | 12.51% |
| Asian | 27 | 3 | 11.11% |
| Other | 60 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 349 | 83 | 23.78% |
| Multiple | 645 | 39 | 6.05% |
12.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.60%
Male Poverty Rate
15.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Polk County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Tennessee is White, with 12.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.57%.
Polk County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Polk County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Polk County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,019 | 7.86% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.74% |
Polk County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
3.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.16%
Born in Polk County, Tennessee
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.33% of Polk County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 61.16% having been born in Tennessee. 0.58% 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