Polk City, FL Demographics

What is the population of Polk City?

There are 2,884 residents in Polk City, with a median age of 40. Of this, 51.6% are males and 48.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.23% of the resident pool in Polk City, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.55%. Additionally, 2.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 2,679 people in Polk City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 2,884 4.3%
Male Population 1,488 3.0%
Female Population 1,396 5.6%
Male Population 51.6%
Female Population 48.4%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 40 -12.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 2,285 17.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 535 -24.6%
Not Citizen 64 -42.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 79.23%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.55%
Not Citizen 2.22%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 32 -13.5%
Moved from Same State 63 215.0%
Moved from Different State 105 -23.9%
Same House as Last Year 2,679 4.5%
Moved from Same County 1.11%
Moved from Same State 2.19%
Moved from Different State 3.65%
Same House as Last Year 93.05%

What are the employment statistics in Polk City?

White-collar workers make up 73.21% of the working population in Polk City, while blue-collar employees account for 26.79%. There are also 202 entrepreneurs in Polk City (7.37% of the workforce); 2,058 workers employed in private companies (75.11%); and 352 people working in governmental institutions (12.85%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 2,006 107.2%
Blue Collar 734 81.7%
White Collar 73.21%
Blue Collar 26.79%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 202 21.7%
Private Companies 2,058 103.6%
Governmental Workers 352 190.9%
Not for Profit Companies 128 73.0%
Self Employees 7.37%
Private Companies 75.11%
Governmental Workers 12.85%
Not for Profit Companies 4.67%

How many households are there in Polk City?

There are a total of 1,052 households in Polk City, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 82.79% of these Polk City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 17.21%. Additionally, 31.08% of households have children and 68.92% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 1,052 -6.8%
Average People per Household 2 -18.4%
Family Households 871 0.9%
Non-Family Households 181 -31.9%
Family Households 82.79%
Non-Family Households 17.21%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 327 83.7%
Households without Children 725 -23.8%
Households with Children 31.08%
Households without Children 68.92%

What are the median and average incomes in Polk City?

The average annual household income in Polk City is $91,923, while the median household income sits at $83,333 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,893, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,714.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $91,923 5.2%
Median Household Income $83,333 19.2%
People below Poverty Level 337 3.1%
People above Poverty Level 2,542 4.6%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Polk City?

There are 1,169 housing units in Polk City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1998. Of the 1,052 occupied housing units in Polk City, 81.94% are owner-occupied, while 18.06% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $280,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,173 per month in Polk City.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 1,169 -3.0%
Median Year Built 1998 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 6 -60.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 30 -25.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 30 7.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 123 -3.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 220 7.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 223 30.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 127 -21.1%
Built between 2010 and 2019 324 -11.7%
Built in 2020 or Later 86 1.2%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 1,052 -6.8%
Owner Occupied 862 -11.9%
Renter Occupied 190 26.7%
Owner Occupied 81.94%
Renter Occupied 18.06%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 544 -16.7%
Without Mortgage 318 -2.5%
Median Value with Mortgage $280,400 17.6%
Median Value without Mortgage $323,100 129.5%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,173 -10.4%
With Mortgage 63.11%
Without Mortgage 36.89%

What is the level of education in Polk City?

Approximately 38.35% of the population in Polk City holds a high school degree (that's 907 residents), while 28.92% have attained a college certificate (684 locals) and 13.87% have a bachelor's degree (328 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 69 -23.3%
Some High School 907 -6.7%
Some College 684 -18.3%
Associate Degree 271 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree 328 -17.0%
Graduate Degree 106 -1.9%
No High School 2.92%
Some High School 38.35%
Some College 28.92%
Associate Degree 11.46%
Bachelor's Degree 13.87%
Graduate Degree 4.48%

What is the marital status of Polk City residents?

A total of 634 people in Polk City have never been married (which represents 25.37% of the total population), while 1,560 of them are wedded (62.42%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 34 (1.36%) and 200 (8%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 634 2.3%
Married 1,560 -1.1%
Separated 34 112.5%
Widowed 105 -15.3%
Divorced 200 -8.3%
Never Married 25.37%
Married 62.42%
Separated 1.36%
Widowed 4.2%
Divorced 8%

What are the most common means of transportation in Polk City?

The top three means of transportation people in Polk City use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 1,252 -4.0%
Bus or TrolleyBus 9 N/A

What is the median and average household income in Polk City by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
33868 13,676 4,213 $74,048 $90,606

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.