Polk County, MN

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2021 Population

31,303

0.258% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

0.257% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

1.42% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,643

5.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$181,500

7.33% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,001

2.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Polk County, MN had a population of 31.3k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $61,643. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Polk County, MN declined from 31,384 to 31,303, a −0.258% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,682 to $61,643, a 5.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), White (Hispanic) (3.22%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%).

None of the households in Polk County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Polk County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County, MN are University of Minnesota-Crookston (467 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Polk County, MN was $181,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in Polk County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Polk County, MN borders Clearwater County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Grand Forks County, ND, and Traill County, ND.

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Population & Diversity

Polk County, MN is home to a population of 31.3k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.05% of Polk County, MN residents were born outside of the country (954 people).

In 2021, there were 26.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.7k people) in Polk County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.01k White (Hispanic) and 800 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Polk County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Polk County, MN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Polk County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Polk County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 139
White (Hispanic)
1.01k ± 197
Two+ (Hispanic)
800 ± 280

6.77%

Hispanic Population

2.12k people

6.77% of the people in Polk County, MN are hispanic (2.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Polk County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

3.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

954 people

3.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

As of 2021, 3.05% of Polk County, MN residents (954 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polk County, MN was 3.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Polk County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
818 ± 156
Gulf War (2001-)
230 ± 94
Gulf War (1990s)
207 ± 71

Polk County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk County, MN employs 15k people. The largest industries in Polk County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,780 people), Educational Services (1,651 people), and Retail Trade (1,649 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,592), Public Administration ($62,473), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,983).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15k

2021 Value

± 678

−2.11%

1 Year decline

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County, MN declined at a rate of −2.11%, from 15.3k employees to 15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County, MN, are Management Occupations (1,596 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,536 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,420 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15k

2021 Value

± 678

−2.11%

1 Year decline

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County, MN declined at a rate of −2.11%, from 15.3k employees to 15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,780 people), Educational Services (1,651 people), and Retail Trade (1,649 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Polk County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,567

Median earning men ± $1,680

$33,152

Median earning women ± $1,787

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,694), Public Administration ($63,503), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,429).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,553), Construction ($50,694), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,556).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

230
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
173
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
142
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$249k
Manufacturing
$125k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$57.8k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Polk County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 63.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.9%), followed by Other (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.07%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Polk County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 63.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.9%), followed by Other (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Polk County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Polk County, MN awarded 467 degrees. The student population of Polk County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 978 male students and 1,326 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County, MN are White (347 and 78.7%), followed by Black or African American (24 and 5.44%), Unknown (19 and 4.31%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Polk County, MN by number of degrees awarded are University of Minnesota-Crookston (467 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Polk County, MN are Accounting (46 and 9.85%), Health Care Administration & Management (38 and 8.14%), and General Finance (32 and 6.85%).

The median tuition cost in Polk County, MN for a public four year colleges is $10,822 for in-state students and $10,822 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Polk County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,304 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,304 students enrolled in Polk County, MN, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,752 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
46 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded
General Finance
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Polk County, MN was Accounting with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Polk County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

467 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Minnesota-Crookston with 467 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County, MN, which is 0.769 times less than the 264 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 347 degrees mean that there were 14.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 24 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,822) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,692) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Polk County, MN was $181,500 in 2021, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $169,100 to $181,500, a 7.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County, MN is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Polk County, MN have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Polk County, MN is $61,643. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Polk County, MN was Census Tract 203 with a value of $93,781, followed by Census Tract 205 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $88,510 and $87,625.

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Polk County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.783%.

Housing

Property

$181,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,095

$8,726

Median Property Taxes

±$437

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Polk County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Polk County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.6% of the housing units in Polk County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Polk County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 203
Census Tract 205
Census Tract 204

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Polk County, MN was Census Tract 203 with a value of $93,781, followed by Census Tract 205 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $88,510 and $87,625.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Polk County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,643

Median Household Income

± $4,097

12.4k

Number of Households

± 601

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.4k households in Polk County, MN grew to $61,643 from the previous year's value of $58,682.

The following chart displays the households in Polk County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Polk County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Polk County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County, MN have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Polk County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Polk County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Polk County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Polk County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Polk County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.783%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County, MN (3.6k out of 30.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Polk County, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Polk County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 193 in Polk County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Polk County, MN has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Polk County, MN see 1960 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.558% decrease from the previous year (1971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1931 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 386 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Polk County, MN

Primary care physicians in Polk County, MN see an average of 1,960 patients per year. This represents a 0.558% decrease from the previous year (1,971 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Polk County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.31%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County, MN grew by 36.6% from 3.89% to 5.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Polk County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Polk County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Polk County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in Polk County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Polk County, MN.

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