Polk County, Wisconsin

The median household income in Polk County, Wisconsin is $76,208, 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 $39,402, 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 $76,208.

Polk County's median household income of $76,208 is higher than the Wisconsin state average of $71,715. The per capita income is $39,402, compared to the state average of $38,794.

The per capita income in Polk County, Wisconsin is $39,402, 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 $76,208 is higher than the Wisconsin average of $71,715. This difference of $4,493 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 #18 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $76,208 and per capita income of $39,402, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.