Polk township is located in Venango County Pennsylvania. Polk township has a 2024 population of 7,370. Polk township is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,465 in 2020.
The average household income in Polk township is $92,824 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median age in Polk township is 43.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polk township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,158 | 82.6% |
| Two or more races | 804 | 10.78% |
| Other race | 246 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 119 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,570 | 2.9 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 1,744 | 3.22 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.16 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Male | 171 | 3.29 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 161 | 4.34 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 7.43% |
| Associates Degree | 424 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 668 | 13.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 226 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,220 | 43.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 934 | 18.26% |
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 | 4,319 | 3,951 | 760 |
| Hispanic | 485 | 298 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 426 | 205 | 42 |
| Other Race | 101 | 66 | 0 |
| Black | 79 | 69 | 44 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 55.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,845 | $63,000 | $56,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,109 | $112,206 | $81,103 |
| High School Graduate | $43,575 | $49,511 | $21,923 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,232 | $0 | $29,048 |
| Overall | $46,176 | $53,750 | $33,640 |
| Some College | $36,650 | $55,909 | $28,050 |
$46,176
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$33,640
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.68% of Polk township residents speak only English, while 12.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,807 | 762 | 13.12% |
| Multiple | 804 | 49 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 49 | 4.52% |
| Black | 128 | 15 | 11.72% |
11.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.21%
Male Poverty Rate
14.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polk township is White, with 13.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polk township is Hispanic, with 4.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.05% |
| Some College | 13.84% |
| High School | 7.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.32% |
| Female Employed | 4.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,815 | $102,142 |
| Households | $82,297 | $92,824 |
| Married Families | $95,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,125 | $39,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
572
Number of Veterans
512
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 341 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 10.78% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 5.87% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 4.23% |
| Black | 1 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
53.31%
Born in Polk township
94.71%
Native Born
5.29%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
94.71% of Polk township residents were born in the United States, with 53.31% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.71% 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 | 7,300 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 7,314 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 7,328 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 7,342 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 7,356 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 7,370 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 7,384 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 7,398 | -101 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 7,499 | 34 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 7,465 | -325 | -4.17% |
| 2019 | 7,790 | 46 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 7,744 | 56 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 7,688 | 65 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 7,623 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 7,644 | -48 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 7,692 | -33 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 7,725 | -61 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 7,786 | -73 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 7,859 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 7,861 | 0 | 0% |