Poverty Rate in Polk County, Iowa
In Polk County, Iowa, an estimated 50,087 of 492,908 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Iowa?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Iowa is 10.2%.
- How many people in Polk County, Iowa live in poverty?
In Polk County, Iowa, an estimated 50,087 of 492,908 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, Iowa compare to the average for Iowa?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Iowa is 7.27% lower than the Iowa average. In Polk County, Iowa, an estimated 10.2% of 492,908 people live in poverty. In Iowa, 11.0% of 3,103,543 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, Iowa compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Iowa is 19.05% lower than the US average. In Polk County, Iowa, an estimated 10.2% of 492,908 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alleman, Iowa 0.3% of 379 people.
- Altoona, Iowa 6% of 19,812 people.
- Ankeny, Iowa 4.7% of 67,563 people.
- Bondurant, Iowa 6.1% of 7,577 people.
- Carlisle, Iowa 5.7% of 4,035 people.
Under 18 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
17.2% of 120 thousand people
Under 5 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
19.9% of 32 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
16.3% of 88 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
16.7% of 119 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
9.9% of 307 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
14.4% of 116 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
7.2% of 191 thousand people
60 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Polk County, Iowa
2023
9.6% of 98 thousand people
65 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Iowa
2023
9.9% of 69 thousand people
White
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Polk County, Iowa
2023
8.1% of 373 thousand people
Black or African American
35.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Polk County, Iowa
2023
35.5% of 38 thousand people
Asian
14.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Polk County, Iowa
2023
14.1% of 26 thousand people
Some other race
19.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Polk County, Iowa
2023
19.9% of 21 thousand people
Two or more races
16% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Polk County, Iowa
2023
16% of 36 thousand people
Hispanic
18.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Polk County, Iowa
2023
18.6% of 53 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Polk County, Iowa
2023
8% of 359 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Polk County, Iowa
2023
8.9% of 335 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Polk County, Iowa
2023
27.8% of 28 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Polk County, Iowa
2023
13.3% of 78 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Polk County, Iowa
2023
8.9% of 90 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Polk County, Iowa
2023
2.6% of 138 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
7.1% of 284 thousand people
Employed
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Polk County, Iowa
2023
6.2% of 275 thousand people
Male
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Polk County, Iowa
2023
4.3% of 144 thousand people
Female
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Polk County, Iowa
2023
8.3% of 131 thousand people
Unemployed
34.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Polk County, Iowa
2023
34.9% of 9 thousand people
Male
33.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Polk County, Iowa
2023
33.3% of 5 thousand people
Female
37.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Polk County, Iowa
2023
37.5% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Polk County, Iowa
2023
10.1% of 392 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Polk County, Iowa
2023
2.7% of 207 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Polk County, Iowa
2023
19.6% of 90 thousand people
Did not work
17.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Polk County, Iowa
2023
17.3% of 95 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Polk County, Iowa
2023
18.1% of 115 thousand people
Male
15.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Polk County, Iowa
2023
15.5% of 57 thousand people
Female
20.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Polk County, Iowa
2023
20.7% of 59 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
28.2% of 18 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
12.5% of 29 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
15% of 15 thousand people
45 to 54 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
9.5% of 12 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
19.4% of 15 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Polk County, Iowa
2023
21.5% of 12 thousand people
75 years and over
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Polk County, Iowa
2023
18.7% of 13 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Polk County, Iowa
2023
3% of 63 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Polk County, Iowa
2023
37.9% of 25 thousand people
Did not work
34.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Polk County, Iowa
2023
34.7% of 28 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Iowa
2023
11.5%
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