Polk County, Texas Demographics 2026
Polk County, Texas has a population of 51,780, the 66th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,066 and the median home value is $154,000. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
Polk County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 7,888 | $57,600 | 29.3% | $111,400 |
| Livingston | 5,728 | $52,385 | 21.6% | $158,100 |
| Onalaska | 3,133 | $44,216 | 24.1% | $121,900 |
| Corrigan | 2,218 | $43,352 | 25.1% | $107,400 |
| Indian Springs | 1,008 | $63,500 | 3.7% | $87,100 |
| Pleasant Hill | 744 | $51,331 | 4.3% | $73,900 |
| Goodrich | 326 | $37,330 | 31.9% | $88,400 |
| Cedar Point | 319 | N/A | 2.8% | $139,000 |
| Seven Oaks | 131 | $58,221 | 13.7% | $117,200 |
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Population Overview
Polk County is located in Texas with a total population of 51,780. 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 43.9 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Polk County is $59,066. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $154,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Polk County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.4% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Polk County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 51,780, 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 $59,066 with a poverty rate of 18.1%.
How many cities are in Polk County, Texas?
Polk County contains 9 Census-designated places.