Statistics for Polk County
Latest official figures for Polk County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 18,592 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 46.9 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 194 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 277 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.49 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 14.97 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 14.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 62,522 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 482.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 6.8 % | 2024 |