Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,800 (100%) |
| Population Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 46 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,259 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,198 |
| Median Home Value | $184,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,469 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,241 (57.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,276 (16.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,952 (26.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 19,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 13,942 (71.4%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 66 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 78 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 143 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 175 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 160 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
