Polk County, Nebraska
Total Population: 5,209
County Seat: Osceola
Median Home Value
$177,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$71,771
Across all households
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.3%
65 Years and Over
23.1%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.3%
No Health Insurance
7.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$71,771
Mean Household Income
$89,903
Per Capita Income
$36,569
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
88.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$177,800
Median Rent
$692/mo
Total Housing Units
2,524
Owner-Occupied
81.6%
Renter-Occupied
18.4%
Vacancy Rate
18.5%
Married Couple Households
59.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
18.2%
Average Household Size
2.49
Broadband Internet Access
85.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31143.