Polk County, GA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
43,365
Male
21,335
49.2%
Female
22,030
50.8%
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.8
Foreign Born
7.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.6%
High School or Higher36.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.9%
Married
41.1%
Polk County, GA has a population of 43,365 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 75.5% of the population. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 7.0% of residents are foreign-born.