Polk County, FL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
760,961
Male
375,103
49.3%
Female
385,858
50.7%
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
11.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.7%
High School or Higher38.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.7%
Married
40.2%
Polk County, FL has a population of 760,961 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 59.8% of the population. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 11.5% of residents are foreign-born.