Polk County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
19,689
Male
9,364
47.6%
Female
10,325
52.4%
Median Age
54.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
4.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher26.0%
High School or Higher47.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.4%
Married
50.7%
Polk County, NC has a population of 19,689 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 54.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 87.7% of the population. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.4% of residents are foreign-born.