Polk County, Nebraska

The median household income in Polk County, Nebraska is $71,771, 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 $36,569, 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 $71,771.

Polk County's median household income of $71,771 is higher than the Nebraska state average of $66,880. The per capita income is $36,569, compared to the state average of $36,101.

The per capita income in Polk County, Nebraska is $36,569, 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 $71,771 is higher than the Nebraska average of $66,880. This difference of $4,891 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 #25 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $71,771 and per capita income of $36,569, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.