Tennessee Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,898 (100%) |
| Population Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,522 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,592 |
| Median Home Value | $169,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,064 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,206 (68.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,218 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,640 (18.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,424 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 4,778 (64.4%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 95 counties and county equivalents in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 72 | 26th |
| Population Density | # 78 | 19th |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 25 | 74th |
| Diversity Index | # 57 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
