Polk County, OR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$81,318
Per Capita Income
$39,423
Poverty Rate
12.2%
SNAP Recipients
18.9%
Gini Index
0.447
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.2%
$25K–$50K15.7%
$50K–$75K15.2%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K18.9%
$150K–$200K11.2%
$200K+10.5%
The median household income in Polk County, OR is $81,318 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,423. 12.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.447 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).