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About Polk County

Polk is a county in the Grand Forks Metropolitan area. It has a population of 31,128 and a population density of 16, which is 83% below the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 7 years above the Grand Forks Metro median age and same as the national average.


Polk County has a median home value of $230,259, which is 6% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,395 is 35% above the metro average rent and 33% below the national average rent The average household income in Polk County is $69,540 , which is 3% below the Metro average household income and 11% below the national average of household income.

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$230,259Median Home Value
$244,968 Grand Forks Metro Area
$1,395Median Rent
$903 Grand Forks Metro Area

Towns of Polk County

Russia, MN
Woodside township, MN
Angus, MN
Belgium, MN
Garden Township, MN
Esther Township, MN
Badger township, MN
Rhinehart Township, MN
Huntsville Township, MN
East Grand Forks, MN
Bygland Township, MN
Tynsid, MN
McIntosh, MN
Brandsvold Township, MN
Queen Township, MN
Rosebud Township, MN
Lengby, MN
Columbia Township, MN
Winger city, MN
Knute Township, MN
Sletten Township, MN
King Township, MN
Fosston, MN
Erskine, MN
Winger township, MN
Mentor, MN
Beltrami, MN
Fisher, MN
Onstad, MN
Liberty township, MN
Gentilly Township, MN
Reis, MN
Climax, MN
Fertile, MN
Kertsonville, MN
Fisher township, MN
Crookston city, MN
Nielsville, MN
Garfield township, MN
Hammond township, MN
Hubbard township, MN
Vineland Township, MN
Godfrey Township, MN
Andover township, MN
Crookston, MN
Scandia township, MN
Lowell Township, MN
Fairfax township, MN
Roome Township, MN
Fisher city, MN
Crookston township, MN
Grand Forks Township, MN
Northland township, MN
Sandsville, MN
Higdem, MN
Sullivan Township, MN
Trail, MN
Gully city, MN
Johnson township, MN
Lessor Township, MN
Gully township, MN
Eden township, MN
Hill River Township, MN
Chester township, MN
Brislet, MN
Tabor, MN
Euclid Township, MN
Parnell township, MN
Keystone, MN
Nesbit, MN
Farley, MN
Brandt, MN
Winger, MN
Fanny, MN
Helgeland, MN
Grove Park Tilden Township, MN
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Nearby Counties

Red Lake County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Norman County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Traill County, ND
Grand Forks County, ND
Clay County, MN
Becker County, MN
Cass County, ND
Kittson County, MN
Roseau County, MN
Clearwater County, MN
Walsh County, ND
Beltrami County, MN
Pembina County, ND
Steele County, ND
Otter Tail County, MN
Wilkin County, MN
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Demographics

Polk County's population is made up of 54% married, 29% single, 10% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 72% of the population in Polk County.

31,128Population
103,120 Grand Forks Metro Area
16Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
39 Median Age
32 Grand Forks Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Polk County is $34,273. The Median Household Income is $69,540

$34,273Income Per Capita
$41,979 Grand Forks Metro Area
$69,540Median Household Income
$71,529 Grand Forks Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
12% Grand Forks Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Grand Forks Metro Area
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Amenities in Polk County
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Polk County
$230,259Median Home Value
$244,968 Grand Forks Metro Area
$1,395Median Rent
$903 Grand Forks Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Grand Forks Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
28%
Home Owners
72%
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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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