Polk County, Georgia

Total Population: 43,365

County Seat: Cedartown

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Median Home Value

$163,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,308

Across all households

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.9%
Two or More Races2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.8%

Under 18 Years

25.4%

65 Years and Over

15.5%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.7%

No Health Insurance

14.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,308

Mean Household Income

$74,563

Per Capita Income

$27,807

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$163,500

Median Rent

$870/mo

Total Housing Units

17,301

Owner-Occupied

64.5%

Renter-Occupied

35.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.0%

Average Household Size

2.76

Broadband Internet Access

85.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13233.