Polk County Summary

Life in Polk County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Polk County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Polk County:

  • The population in Polk County is 5,182.

  • The median home value in Polk County is $190,183.

  • The median income in Polk County is $67,695.

  • The median rent in Polk County is $636.

  • The unemployment rate in Polk County is 1.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Polk County is 7.7%.

  • The average high in Polk County is 70.3° and there are 67.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Polk County

List Of Cities & Towns in Polk County

Stromsburg, NE Population 970

Osceola, NE Population 803

Shelby, NE Population 675

Polk, NE Population 336

Map Of Polk County

Polk County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Polk County is 70.3°.

  • There are 74.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.7 inches of rain each year with 8.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:58 hours of sun each day in Polk County.

StatPolk County
Mean High70.3
Nice Days74.75
Rainfall67.7
Snowfall8.9
Sunny_hours5:58
70.3°
Average High
67.7
Inches of Rain

Polk County Demographics

Population over time in Polk County

The current population in Polk County is 5,182. The population has decreased -0.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,223 0.3%
2021 5,208 -0.3%
2020 5,225 -

Gender in Polk County

  • Polk County is 50.2% female with 2,601 female residents.

  • Polk County is 49.8% male with 2,581 male residents.

Female
50.2% (2,601)
Male
49.8% (2,581)
Gender Polk County NE USA
Female 50.2% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Polk County

Polk County is:

  • 90.7% White with 4,700 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 8 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 143 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 321 Hispanic residents.

White
90.7% (4,700)
African American
0.2% (8)
American Indian
0.2% (8)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
2.8% (143)
Hispanic
6.2% (321)

Table: Polk County By Race

Race Polk County NE USA
White 90.7% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.2% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Polk County, Nebraska

  • 3.4% of households in Polk County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Polk County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Polk County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Polk County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Polk County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 23.2% of households in Polk County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Polk County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Polk County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Polk County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Polk County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (174)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (130)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.0% (259)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (338)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (777)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.2% (1,203)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (698)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.8% (975)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (415)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (207)
Income Polk County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.0% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.2% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.8% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Polk County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Polk County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Polk County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Polk County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Polk County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Polk County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Polk County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Polk County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Polk County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Polk County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (51)
9-12th Grade
6% (310)
High School / GED
36% (1,865)
Some College
22% (1,140)
Associate's Degree
16% (829)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (725)
Master's Degree
4% (207)
Professional Degree
1% (51)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Polk County NE USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 36% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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