Polk County Iowa Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Polk County Iowa area was $73,292 in 2021, the latest figures available. Polk County median household income is $7,692 higher than the median Iowa household income and $3,575 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Polk County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Polk County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Polk County Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Iowa | $65,600 | -1.53% | +1.41% |
| Polk County | $73,292 | -0.12% | -0.53% |
Trends in Polk County, IA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Polk is $73,292. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $73,684 and is now $392 (0.53%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Polk County, Iowa, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Polk County
| Date | US | Iowa | Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $65,600 | $73,292 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $66,618 | $73,379 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $65,377 | $70,916 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $64,689 | $73,684 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $64,735 | $72,942 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $63,505 | $72,334 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $62,595 | $68,817 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $61,531 | $69,855 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,845 | $69,115 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,242 | $68,396 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $59,671 | $67,396 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $60,817 | $69,304 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $61,949 | $70,954 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $60,648 | $72,246 |
Polk County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Polk County was $91,213 in 2021. Compared to the median Iowa family income, Polk County median family income is $6,305 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Polk County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Polk County Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Iowa | $84,908 | -0.50% | +3.45% |
| Polk County | $91,213 | +0.64% | -1.19% |
Trends in Polk County, IA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Polk is $91,213. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $93,319 and is now $2,106 (2.26%) lower. From a post peak low of $81,745 in 2015, real median family income for Polk has now grown by $9,468 (11.58%).
Real Median Family Income: Polk County, Iowa, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Polk County
| Date | US | Iowa | Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $84,908 | $91,213 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $85,337 | $90,635 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $82,822 | $86,868 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,075 | $92,309 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $82,978 | $89,286 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,687 | $89,145 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $79,344 | $81,745 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,637 | $88,617 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,684 | $84,441 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $75,806 | $82,676 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $75,841 | $85,943 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $77,415 | $87,985 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $78,054 | $88,282 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $76,450 | $89,124 |
Polk County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Polk County was $39,124 in 2021. Compared to the median Iowa per capita income, Polk County median per capita income is $3,409 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Polk County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Polk County Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Iowa | $35,715 | -0.84% | +4.89% |
| Polk County | $39,124 | -0.23% | +3.74% |
Trends in Polk County, IA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Polk is $39,124. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $39,216 and is now $92 (0.23%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Polk County, Iowa, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Polk County
| Date | US | Iowa | Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,715 | $39,124 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $36,018 | $39,216 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $35,085 | $37,949 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $34,051 | $37,715 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $34,114 | $38,284 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $33,924 | $37,128 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,739 | $36,100 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,490 | $36,669 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $32,316 | $36,659 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,253 | $34,670 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $30,987 | $34,052 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,045 | $37,443 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,179 | $37,736 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,460 | $38,664 |
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