Polk County's 2026 population is estimated at 45,803, reflecting a -0.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Polk County is the 33rd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 44,155 and has grown 3.73% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 46.3 years
There are 36,497 adults, (10,305 of whom are seniors) in Polk County.
Female: 22,372 (49.1%)
Male: 23,183 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Polk County includes 93.77% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,719 | 93.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,939 | 4.26% |
| Other race | 292 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 263 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Polk County 's average per capita income is $50,908. Household income levels show a median of $77,219. The poverty rate stands at 8.16%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,929 | $121,116 |
| Families | $92,725 | $110,504 |
| Households | $77,219 | $94,913 |
| Non Families | $45,546 | $58,357 |
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