Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 503,175 (100%) |
| Population Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $83,576 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,622 |
| Median Home Value | $262,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 218,486 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 138,309 (63.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 67,049 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13,128 (6.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 205,358 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 124,487 (60.6%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa 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 | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 9 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
