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About Polk County

Polk is a county in the FL State. It has a population of 818,330 and a population density of 393, which is 76% above the national average.


Polk County has a median home value of $316,009. The average rent of $1,860 is 11% below the national average rent. The average household income in Polk County is $66,909 , which is 14% below the national average of household income.

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$316,009Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,860Median Rent
$1,500 National

Towns of Polk County

Medulla, FL
Davenport, FL
Cypress Gardens, FL
Lake Hamilton, FL
Grenelefe, FL
Loughman, FL
Jan Phyl Village, FL
Inwood, FL
Bartow, FL
Frostproof, FL
Homeland, FL
Hillcrest Heights, FL
Mulberry, FL
Crooked Lake Park, FL
Bradley Junction, FL
Fuller Heights, FL
Highland Park, FL
Willow Oak, FL
Fort Meade, FL
Lake Wales, FL
Lakeland Highlands, FL
Wahneta, FL
Dundee, FL
Haines City, FL
Auburndale, FL
Winter Haven, FL
Lake Alfred, FL
Waverly, FL
Combee Settlement, FL
Highland City, FL
Fussels Corner, FL
Lakeland, FL
Eagle Lake, FL
Crystal Lake, FL
Alturas, FL
Babson Park, FL
Polk City, FL
Kathleen, FL
Poinciana, FL
Four Corners, FL
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Nearby Counties

Osceola County, FL
Hardee County, FL
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Demographics

Polk County's population is made up of 52% married, 31% single, 11% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 71% of the population in Polk County.

818,330Population
327,000,000 National
393Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
40 Median Age
38 National
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Polk County is $33,489. The Median Household Income is $66,909

$33,489Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$66,909Median Household Income
$68,703 National
13% Poverty Rate
$10 National
4% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Polk County
$316,009Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,860Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
29%
Home Owners
71%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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