Polk County, Tennessee

Total Population: 17,702

County Seat: Benton

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.4%
Two or More Races6.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.