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 19,384.

  • The median home value in Polk County is $164,386.

  • The median income in Polk County is $48,449.

  • The median rent in Polk County is $730.

  • The unemployment rate in Polk County is 9.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Polk County is 17.8%.

  • The average high in Polk County is 76.2° and there are 124.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Polk County

List Of Cities & Towns in Polk County

Mena, AR Population 5,605

Wickes, AR Population 869

Grannis, AR Population 511

Hatfield, AR Population 499

Cove, AR Population 324

Vandervoort, AR Population 198

Map Of Polk County

Polk County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Polk County is 76.2°.

  • There are 84.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.2 inches of rain each year with 1.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:42 hours of sun each day in Polk County.

StatPolk County
Mean High76.2
Nice Days84.85
Rainfall124.2
Snowfall1.8
Sunny_hours5:42
76.2°
Average High
124.2
Inches of Rain

Polk County Photos

Polk Co
Source: Wikipedia User Lauren Shufelberger | CC BY-SA 3.0
Mountain Fork Bridge
Source: Public Domain
Railroad Depotc Menac Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Wertman from Rogers, | CC BY 2.0
Cossatot River Arkansas
Source: Public Domain
Us  And Us  In Menac Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0

Polk County Demographics

Population over time in Polk County

The current population in Polk County is 19,384. The population has decreased -3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,476 -2.6%
2021 19,999 -0.5%
2020 20,094 -

Gender in Polk County

  • Polk County is 50.9% female with 9,876 female residents.

  • Polk County is 49.1% male with 9,508 male residents.

Female
50.9% (9,876)
Male
49.1% (9,508)
Gender Polk County AR USA
Female 50.9% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Polk County

Polk County is:

  • 87.1% White with 16,892 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 25 African American residents.

  • 1.5% American Indian with 290 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 34 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 39 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 71 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 745 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.6% Hispanic with 1,288 Hispanic residents.

White
87.1% (16,892)
African American
0.1% (25)
American Indian
1.5% (290)
Asian
0.2% (34)
Hawaiian
0.2% (39)
Other
0.4% (71)
Two Or More
3.8% (745)
Hispanic
6.6% (1,288)

Table: Polk County By Race

Race Polk County AR USA
White 87.1% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 1.5% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.6% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Polk County, Arkansas

  • 5.0% of households in Polk County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Polk County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Polk County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Polk County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Polk County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Polk County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Polk County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Polk County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Polk County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Polk County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (959)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (1,270)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.1% (2,541)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (2,001)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.4% (3,169)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (3,514)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (2,702)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.5% (1,642)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (555)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (1,024)
Income Polk County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.1% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.4% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.5% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 5.6% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Polk County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Polk County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 28.0% of adults in Polk County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Polk County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% 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
4% (775)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,744)
High School / GED
36% (6,978)
Some College
28% (5,427)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,356)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,132)
Master's Degree
4% (775)
Professional Degree
1% (193)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Polk County AR USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 34% 26%
Some College 28% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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