Polk County, Texas

Total Population: 51,780

County Seat: Livingston

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.4%
Hispanic or Latino15.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.8%
Two or More Races4.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.