Polk County, TN — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
17,702
Male
8,976
50.7%
Female
8,726
49.3%
Median Age
46.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
1.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.8%
High School or Higher38.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.6%
Married
47.9%
Polk County, TN has a population of 17,702 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 46.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 90.9% of the population. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.0% of residents are foreign-born.