Polk County, Wisconsin
Total Population: 45,327
County Seat: Balsam Lake
Median Home Value
$241,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$76,208
Across all households
Median Age
46.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.2%
65 Years and Over
21.9%
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
6.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$76,208
Mean Household Income
$92,480
Per Capita Income
$39,402
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
81.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$241,200
Median Rent
$958/mo
Total Housing Units
24,377
Owner-Occupied
81.1%
Renter-Occupied
18.9%
Vacancy Rate
22.8%
Married Couple Households
55.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
18.6%
Average Household Size
2.38
Broadband Internet Access
86.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55095.