Polk County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 45,327

County Seat: Balsam Lake

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.5%
Two or More Races3.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.