Polk County's estimated 2025 population is 5,204 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Polk County is the 52nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,394 and has seen a growth of -3.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polk County includes 92.17% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,801 | 92.17% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 5.24% |
| Other race | 123 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Polk County's average per capita income is $49,100. Household income levels show a median of $71,771. The poverty rate stands at 6.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,083 | - |
| Families | $92,736 | $107,271 |
| Households | $71,771 | $89,903 |
| Non Families | $48,257 | $51,192 |
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