Polk County, Florida
Total Population: 760,961
County Seat: Bartow
Median Home Value
$240,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$63,644
Across all households
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.1%
65 Years and Over
19.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
92.8%
No Health Insurance
13.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$63,644
Mean Household Income
$84,031
Per Capita Income
$31,927
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$240,000
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
Total Housing Units
329,750
Owner-Occupied
70.0%
Renter-Occupied
30.0%
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Married Couple Households
48.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.5%
Average Household Size
2.69
Broadband Internet Access
88.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
14.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12105.