Polk, OH

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2023 Population

535

13.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.4

3.86% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

27.6%

142% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$63,438

1.79% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$122,300

2.43% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

225

11.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Polk, OH had a population of 535 people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $63,438. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Polk, OH grew from 470 to 535, a 13.8% increase and its median household income grew from $62,321 to $63,438, a 1.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.3%), White (Hispanic) (0.561%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.561%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Polk, OH 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.

99.4% of the residents in Polk, OH are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Polk, OH was $122,300, and the homeownership rate was 87.4%.

Most people in Polk, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Polk, OH is home to a population of 535 people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.561% of Polk, OH residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2023, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (506 people) in Polk, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Polk, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Polk, OH was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Polk, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
506 ± 250
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
23 ± 41.1
White (Hispanic)
3 ± 5

0.561%

Hispanic Population

3 people

0.561% of the people in Polk, OH are hispanic (3 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

0.561%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

0.426%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2023, 0.561% of Polk, OH residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polk, OH was 0.426%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
13 ± 18
Vietnam
6 ± 20
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

Polk, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk, OH employs 225 people. The largest industries in Polk, OH are Manufacturing (66 people), Retail Trade (26 people), and Construction (24 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,813), Transportation & Warehousing ($62,813), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,625).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

225

2023 Value

± 89

11.9%

1 Year growth

± 49.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Polk, OH grew at a rate of 11.9%, from 201 employees to 225 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk, OH, are Production Occupations (60 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (24 people), and Transportation Occupations (20 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

225

2023 Value

± 89

11.9%

1 Year growth

± 49.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Polk, OH grew at a rate of 11.9%, from 201 employees to 225 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk, OH, are Manufacturing (66 people), Retail Trade (26 people), and Construction (24 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk, OH, though some of these residents may live in Polk, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,719

Median earning men ± $9,342

$38,571

Median earning women ± $6,026

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,125), Construction ($59,306), and Manufacturing ($42,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($50,357), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,214), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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

Voting results are not available for Polk, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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, OH was $122,300 in 2023, which is 0.403 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,400 to $122,300, a 2.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk, OH is 87.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Polk, OH have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$122,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,866

$152

Median Property Taxes

±$57

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

87.4%

Homeownership

2023

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 87.4% of the housing units in Polk, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Polk, OH 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.

$63,438

Median Household Income

± $9,728

174

Number of Households

± 57

In 2023, the median household income of the 174 households in Polk, OH grew to $63,438 from the previous year's value of $62,321.

The following chart displays the households in Polk, OH 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Polk, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Carpooled (13.3%)
Worked At Home (7.11%)

In 2023, 75.1% of workers in Polk, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (7.11%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk, OH have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Polk, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk, OH (144 out of 522 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Polk, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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.

Health

88.4% of the population of Polk, OH has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 31.8% on Medicaid, 7.48% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 0.748% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ashland County, OH see 2426 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.34% increase from the previous year (2325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2491 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 419 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,426 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ashland County, OH

Primary care physicians in Ashland County, OH see an average of 2,426 patients per year. This represents a 4.34% increase from the previous year (2,325 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35.7% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.72% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.3% were men and 40.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

32.1%

Employer Coverage

31.8%

Medicaid

7.48%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

0.748%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk, OH declined by 19.9% from 14.5% to 11.6%.

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

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