Polk County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,308
Per Capita Income
$27,807
Poverty Rate
19.4%
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.8%
$25K–$50K22.7%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K13.3%
$150K–$200K6.0%
$200K+4.9%
The median household income in Polk County, GA is $55,308 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,807. 19.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).