Polk County, Missouri

Total Population: 32,109

County Seat: Bolivar

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.2%
Two or More Races2.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29167.