Polk County, North Carolina
Total Population: 19,689
County Seat: Columbus
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
32.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.