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.
2024 Election Results
Source: County Election DataWinner
Democrat
Dem Votes
140,075
54.8%
GOP Votes
112,240
43.9%
Total Votes
255,563