North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,891 (100%) |
| Population Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,758 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,211 |
| Median Home Value | $315,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,042 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,902 (62.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,074 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,066 (18.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,976 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 5,680 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 82 | 19th |
| Population Density | # 65 | 36th |
| Median Household Income | # 29 | 72nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 16 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 91 | 10th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
