Polk City is a city located in Polk County Iowa. Polk City has a 2024 population of 6,537. Polk City is currently growing at a rate of 3.71% annually and its population has increased by 16.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,599 in 2020.
The average household income in Polk City is $145,913 with a poverty rate of 7.12%. The median age in Polk City is 36.3 years: 37.2 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polk City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,497 | 98.09% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,008 | 2.76 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 1,484 | 3.07 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 352 | 1.34 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Female | 95 | 2.98 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 77 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 0.29% |
| Associates Degree | 680 | 17.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,179 | 31.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 583 | 15.39% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 18.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 629 | 16.61% |
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 | 3,703 | 3,703 | 1,726 |
| Black | 38 | 27 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,264 | $122,533 | $72,443 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,618 | $96,940 | $68,056 |
| High School Graduate | $57,733 | $48,468 | $71,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,523 | $74,983 | $71,605 |
| Some College | $72,656 | $72,682 | $69,464 |
$74,523
Average Earnings
$74,983
Average Male
$71,605
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.37% of Polk City residents speak only English, while 0.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,457 | 384 | 7.04% |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 100% |
7.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.43%
Male Poverty Rate
9.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk City is White, with 7.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 31.74% |
| Some College | 3.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.28% |
| Female Employed | 3.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,857 | $154,901 |
| Households | $152,536 | $145,913 |
| Married Families | $167,778 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,793 | $98,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
77.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
201
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 5.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.5%
Labor Force Participation
77.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
85.39%
Born in Polk City
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Polk City residents were born in the United States, with 85.39% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,711 | 235 | 3.14% |
| 2028 | 7,476 | 235 | 3.25% |
| 2027 | 7,241 | 234 | 3.34% |
| 2026 | 7,007 | 235 | 3.47% |
| 2025 | 6,772 | 235 | 3.59% |
| 2024 | 6,537 | 234 | 3.71% |
| 2023 | 6,303 | 252 | 4.16% |
| 2022 | 6,051 | 280 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5,771 | 172 | 3.07% |
| 2020 | 5,599 | 609 | 12.2% |
| 2019 | 4,990 | 202 | 4.22% |
| 2018 | 4,788 | 155 | 3.35% |
| 2017 | 4,633 | 191 | 4.3% |
| 2016 | 4,442 | 105 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 4,337 | 152 | 3.63% |
| 2014 | 4,185 | 221 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 3,964 | 260 | 7.02% |
| 2012 | 3,704 | 147 | 4.13% |
| 2011 | 3,557 | 105 | 3.04% |
| 2010 | 3,452 | 0 | 0% |