Statistics for Polk County
Latest official figures for Polk County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 45,803 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 46.7 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 424 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 557 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 9.26 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.16 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 9.1 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 77,219 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,185.1 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 0.2 % | 2024 |