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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

380

Median Agei

32.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.7%360

Two or More

4.7%18

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%19

High School Diploma

39.7%92

Some College (<1 yr)

12.9%30

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%15

Associate's Degree

6.5%15

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%19

Master's Degree

1.3%3

Professional Degree

4.3%10

HS or Higher

87.5%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,700

Median Renti

$675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.4%114

Renter-Occupied

11.6%15

Total Units

133

Homeownership

88.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%6

$50K–$100K

15.8%18

$100K–$150K

36.8%42

$150K–$200K

14.9%17

$200K–$300K

20.2%23

$300K–$500K

7%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6%8

2000–2009

2.3%3

1990–1999

7.5%10

1980–1989

2.3%3

1970–1979

1.5%2

1960–1969

1.5%2

1950–1959

7.5%10

1940–1949

2.3%3

1939 or earlier

69.2%92

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.6%113

Electricity

10.9%14

Wood

1.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,125

Mean Household Incomei

$79,812

Per Capita Incomei

$28,075

Poverty Ratei

20.3%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

173

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%3

$10K–$15K

3.1%4

$15K–$20K

0.8%1

$20K–$25K

0.8%1

$25K–$30K

3.9%5

$30K–$35K

10.1%13

$35K–$40K

4.7%6

$40K–$45K

3.1%4

$50K–$60K

11.6%15

$60K–$75K

14.7%19

$75K–$100K

14%18

$100K–$125K

17.8%23

$125K–$150K

5.4%7

$150K–$200K

3.9%5

$200K+

3.9%5

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

169

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

169

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(6.7% of civilian adults)