Polk County, Iowa

The median household income in Polk County, Iowa is $81,621, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Polk County is $44,008, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $81,621.

Polk County's median household income of $81,621 is higher than the Iowa state average of $69,830. The per capita income is $44,008, compared to the state average of $37,136.

The per capita income in Polk County, Iowa is $44,008, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Polk County's median household income of $81,621 is higher than the Iowa average of $69,830. This difference of $11,791 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Polk County ranks #9 out of 99 counties in Iowa by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $81,621 and per capita income of $44,008, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.