Polk is located in Polk County, Missouri. Polk has a 2025 population of 14,261. Polk is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,031 in 2020.
The average household income in Polk is $67,817 with a poverty rate of 21.58%.The median age in Polk is 29.3 years: 30.8 years for males, and 27.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk includes 91.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.5%)
Black or African American (2.9%)
Two or more races (2.2%)
Asian (2.1%)
Other race (0.9%)
Native American (0.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,858 | 91.53% |
| Black or African American | 406 | 2.89% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 294 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 133 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk's average per capita income is $46,404. Household income levels show a median of $53,851. The poverty rate stands at 21.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,167 | - |
| Families | $82,361 | $91,315 |
| Households | $53,851 | $67,817 |
| Non Families | $32,542 | $43,007 |
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