Polk City is a town located in Polk County Florida. Polk City has a 2024 population of 3,116. Polk City is currently growing at a rate of 2.91% annually and its population has increased by 12.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Polk City is $87,374 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in Polk City is 45.6 years: 43.9 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polk City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,812 | 65.51% |
| Two or more races | 503 | 18.19% |
| Other race | 395 | 14.28% |
| Asian | 56 | 2.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,129 | 2.45 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Married | 758 | 2.76 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.26 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 76 | 2.91 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Male | 29 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
86.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 8.61% |
| Associates Degree | 257 | 11.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 382 | 17.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 5.03% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 25.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 580 | 26.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,364 | 1,141 | 271 |
| Hispanic | 565 | 543 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 317 | 298 | 94 |
| Other Race | 233 | 219 | 80 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,699 | $58,116 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $0 | $57,143 |
| High School Graduate | $28,621 | $43,636 | $11,610 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,750 | $25,313 | $12,361 |
| Overall | $42,031 | $46,545 | $24,855 |
| Some College | $45,648 | $45,833 | $42,273 |
$42,031
Average Earnings
$46,545
Average Male
$24,855
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.59% of Polk City residents speak only English, while 36.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 903 | 166 | 18.38% |
| White | 1,573 | 136 | 8.65% |
| Other | 395 | 86 | 21.77% |
| Asian | 56 | 25 | 44.64% |
| Multiple | 503 | 24 | 4.77% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.8%
Male Poverty Rate
12.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk City is Asian, with 44.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk City is Multiple, with 4.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| Some College | 12.43% |
| High School | 7.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.11% |
| Male Employed | 5.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,683 | $88,899 |
| Households | $69,886 | $87,374 |
| Married Families | $92,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $80,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
235
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 14.18% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.4% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
24.55%
Born in Polk City
87.78%
Native Born
12.22%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
8.17%
Naturalized
87.78% of Polk City residents were born in the United States, with 24.55% having been born in Florida. 4.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,556 | 88 | 2.54% |
| 2028 | 3,468 | 88 | 2.6% |
| 2027 | 3,380 | 88 | 2.67% |
| 2026 | 3,292 | 88 | 2.75% |
| 2025 | 3,204 | 88 | 2.82% |
| 2024 | 3,116 | 88 | 2.91% |
| 2023 | 3,028 | 37 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 2,991 | 32 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 2,959 | 195 | 7.05% |
| 2020 | 2,764 | 50 | 1.84% |
| 2019 | 2,714 | 288 | 11.87% |
| 2018 | 2,426 | 297 | 13.95% |
| 2017 | 2,129 | 168 | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 1,961 | 100 | 5.37% |
| 2015 | 1,861 | 65 | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 1,796 | 69 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1,727 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 1,714 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 1,701 | 11 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,690 | 0 | 0% |