Polk County, Iowa
Total Population: 497,441
County Seat: Des Moines
Median Home Value
$248,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$81,621
Across all households
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.6%
65 Years and Over
13.7%
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
93.9%
No Health Insurance
4.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
39.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$81,621
Mean Household Income
$106,356
Per Capita Income
$44,008
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
85.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$248,400
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
Total Housing Units
215,016
Owner-Occupied
67.1%
Renter-Occupied
32.9%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Married Couple Households
45.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.4%
Average Household Size
2.41
Broadband Internet Access
90.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
15.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19153.