Nebraska Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,225 (100%) |
| Population Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,768 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,673 |
| Median Home Value | $189,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,531 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,669 (65.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 445 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 417 (16.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,114 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 1,395 (66.0%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 93 counties and county equivalents in Nebraska 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 | # 55 | 42nd |
| Population Density | # 39 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 41 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 42 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 50 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
