Polk County, Missouri

The median household income in Polk County, Missouri is $56,686, 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 $28,199, 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 $56,686.

Polk County's median household income of $56,686 is lower than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $28,199, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Polk County, Missouri is $28,199, 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 $56,686 is below the Missouri average of $59,503. The per capita income of $28,199 is also lower than the state average of $31,011. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Polk County ranks #62 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $56,686 and per capita income of $28,199, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.