Polk County, Texas
Total Population: 51,780
County Seat: Livingston
Median Home Value
$154,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$59,066
Across all households
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.4%
65 Years and Over
18.9%
Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
15.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$59,066
Mean Household Income
$74,300
Per Capita Income
$28,346
Unemployment Rate (16+)
9.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$154,000
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
Total Housing Units
25,677
Owner-Occupied
77.5%
Renter-Occupied
22.5%
Vacancy Rate
27.7%
Married Couple Households
51.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.6%
Average Household Size
2.59
Broadband Internet Access
85.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
15.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48373.