Polk County, Oregon

The median household income in Polk County, Oregon is $81,318, 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 $39,423, 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 $81,318.

Polk County's median household income of $81,318 is higher than the Oregon state average of $69,965. The per capita income is $39,423, compared to the state average of $37,652.

The per capita income in Polk County, Oregon is $39,423, 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 $81,318 is higher than the Oregon average of $69,965. This difference of $11,353 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 36 counties in Oregon by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $81,318 and per capita income of $39,423, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.