Polk County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
32,109
Male
15,708
48.9%
Female
16,401
51.1%
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher13.8%
High School or Higher37.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.4%
Married
44.5%
Polk County, MO has a population of 32,109 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.0% of the population. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.