Polk County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Polk County, Texas has a population of 52,800, the 66th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $62,259 and the median home value is $184,800. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Polk County Quick Facts

Population 52,800

Median Household Income $62,25990% MOE ±$3,861

Median Home Value $184,80090% MOE ±$17,395

Poverty Rate 17.5%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.1%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Median Age 44.0 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.5%

Cities/Places 9

Population 52,800 66th of 254

Median Income $62,259 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 8.1%

How Polk County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	48,913	52,800	+7.9%
Median household income	$60,648	$62,259	No clear change (+2.7%)
Median home value¹	$135,624	$184,800	+36.3%
Median gross rent	$939	$987	No clear change (+5.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Polk

$62,259

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Polk

$184,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 29.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

48.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $987/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

30.7%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Polk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
West Livingston	8,199	$61,943	18.8%	$153,600
Livingston	5,718	$48,841	27.5%	$200,100
Onalaska	3,210	$51,912	23.7%	$165,800
Corrigan	1,784	$37,700	30.6%	$122,900
Indian Springs	938	$49,896	5.9%	$95,900
Pleasant Hill	830	$53,237	5.9%	$79,900
Cedar Point	328	N/A	2.4%	$250,400
Goodrich	323	$30,938	36.8%	$216,100
Seven Oaks	118	$60,733	17.0%	$114,100

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Population Overview

Polk County is located in Texas with a total population of 52,800. It is the 66th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Polk County is 44.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Polk County is $62,259. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $184,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Polk County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Polk County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Polk County, Texas?

Polk County has a population of 52,800, making it the 66th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Polk County?

The median household income in Polk County is $62,259 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in Polk County, Texas?

Polk County contains 9 Census-designated places.