Polk County, WI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$76,208
Per Capita Income
$39,402
Poverty Rate
8.3%
SNAP Recipients
9.1%
Gini Index
0.401
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.3%
$25K–$50K18.2%
$50K–$75K18.5%
$75K–$100K16.1%
$100K–$150K19.3%
$150K–$200K9.4%
$200K+6.3%
The median household income in Polk County, WI is $76,208 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,402. 8.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.401 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).