Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Polk City, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,974

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.4%1,409

Hispanic/Latino

37.9%1,126

Black

6.3%188

Two or More

3.9%115

Other

3.7%110

Asian

0.9%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%60

High School Diploma

27.9%601

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%184

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%333

Associate's Degree

13.4%289

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%325

Master's Degree

7.2%155

Doctorate

0.2%5

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$293,900

Median Renti

$1,111

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.4%889

Renter-Occupied

16.6%177

Total Units

1,110

Homeownership

83.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%30

$50K–$100K

1%9

$100K–$150K

7.2%64

$150K–$200K

12%107

$200K–$300K

28.5%253

$300K–$500K

35.7%317

$500K–$1M

12.3%109

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

13.2%147

2010–2019

34%377

2000–2009

8.1%90

1990–1999

12.5%139

1980–1989

16.2%180

1970–1979

7.7%85

1960–1969

2.2%24

1950–1959

2.5%28

1939 or earlier

3.6%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

97.4%1,038

No Fuel

1.2%13

Utility Gas

0.8%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,762

Mean Household Incomei

$90,419

Per Capita Incomei

$32,767

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

1,520

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%13

$10K–$15K

3.8%41

$15K–$20K

3.3%35

$20K–$25K

1%11

$25K–$30K

5.1%54

$30K–$35K

3.2%34

$35K–$40K

5.3%57

$40K–$45K

4.1%44

$45K–$50K

2%21

$50K–$60K

7.5%80

$60K–$75K

10.9%116

$75K–$100K

15.6%166

$100K–$125K

15.3%163

$125K–$150K

8.8%94

$150K–$200K

5.5%59

$200K+

7.3%78

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

49416.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,470

Avg. Commutei

32.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,468

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

174(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured