Polk County, IA

Population: 497,441 · Median Income: $81,621 · 572 sq mi

Population

497,441

Median Income

$81,621

Median Home Value

$248,400

Unemployment

4.4%

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Land Area

572 sq mi

Cities

21

2024 Lean

D+10.9%

Polk County is a county in Iowa with a population of 497,441. The median household income is $81,621. The median home value is $248,400. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. The median age is 36.2 years. There are 21 cities in Polk County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

140,075

54.8%

GOP Votes

112,240

43.9%

Total Votes

255,563

Cities in Polk County

Source: Census Bureau
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