Polk County, Missouri
Total Population: 32,109
County Seat: Bolivar
Median Home Value
$189,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,686
Across all households
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.5%
65 Years and Over
18.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.2%
No Health Insurance
14.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,686
Mean Household Income
$73,323
Per Capita Income
$28,199
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$189,600
Median Rent
$792/mo
Total Housing Units
13,434
Owner-Occupied
71.3%
Renter-Occupied
28.7%
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Married Couple Households
56.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.4%
Average Household Size
2.56
Broadband Internet Access
80.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29167.