Polk County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,066
Per Capita Income
$28,346
Poverty Rate
18.1%
SNAP Recipients
16.5%
Gini Index
0.431
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.1%
$25K–$50K23.3%
$50K–$75K19.2%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K14.5%
$150K–$200K5.4%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Polk County, TX is $59,066 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,346. 18.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.431 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).