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Polk City
  • Town in Iowa
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Polk City
#1 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Iowa
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    Polk City Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    5,386
    Unemployment Rate
    2.8%
    Poverty Rate
    3.8%
    Non-Citizens
    0%
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    Polk City Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      11%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      98%
    • Two or more races
      1%
    • Hispanic
      1%
    • African American
      1%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Asian
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Other race
      0%
    Gender
    • Male
      55%
    • Female
      45%
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $141,548
    National
    $69,021
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      6%
    • $25-$44k
      4%
    • $45-$74k
      15%
    • $75-$149k
      30%
    • $150k+
      45%
    Median Individual Income
    $62,007
    National
    $34,429
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      14%
    • $15-$34k
      13%
    • $35-$64k
      25%
    • $65k+
      48%

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