Polk County, North Carolina

Total Population: 19,689

County Seat: Columbus

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Median Home Value

$281,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,005

Across all households

Median Age

54.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

32.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.1%
Two or More Races1.8%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

15.6%

65 Years and Over

32.1%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

9.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,005

Mean Household Income

$85,807

Per Capita Income

$38,444

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$281,100

Median Rent

$1,089/mo

Total Housing Units

10,949

Owner-Occupied

76.6%

Renter-Occupied

23.4%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Married Couple Households

52.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

82.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37149.