Polk County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,227
Per Capita Income
$33,714
Poverty Rate
13.3%
SNAP Recipients
13.5%
Gini Index
0.483
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.7%
$25K–$50K20.9%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K12.7%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+7.4%
The median household income in Polk County, TN is $60,227 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,714. 13.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.483 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).