Polk County, Tennessee
Total Population: 17,702
County Seat: Benton
Median Home Value
$136,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$60,227
Across all households
Median Age
46.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.2%
65 Years and Over
20.7%
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.8%
No Health Insurance
15.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$60,227
Mean Household Income
$81,605
Per Capita Income
$33,714
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$136,400
Median Rent
$668/mo
Total Housing Units
8,856
Owner-Occupied
84.1%
Renter-Occupied
15.9%
Vacancy Rate
19.3%
Married Couple Households
52.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.0%
Average Household Size
2.45
Broadband Internet Access
83.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47139.