Georgia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,785 (100%) |
| Population Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,515 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,773 |
| Median Home Value | $187,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,368 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,500 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,401 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,467 (8.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 15,901 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Family Households | 11,202 (70.4%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 159 counties and county equivalents in Georgia 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 | # 47 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 48 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 78 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 101 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 114 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Georgia Census Data Comparison Tool.
