Polk County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,252
Per Capita Income
$32,243
Poverty Rate
19.0%
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Gini Index
0.508
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.5%
$25K–$50K24.9%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K10.0%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+5.6%
The median household income in Polk County, AR is $49,252 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,243. 19.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.508 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).