Polk County's estimated 2025 population is 46,194 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 32nd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 44,155 and has seen a growth of 4.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 94.25% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,720 | 94.25% |
| Two or more races | 1,788 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 256 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 235 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 171 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $48,863. Household income levels show a median of $76,208. The poverty rate stands at 8.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,069 | $115,854 |
| Families | $90,252 | $106,337 |
| Households | $76,208 | $92,480 |
| Non Families | $43,194 | $57,728 |
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