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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPolk CityFloridaNational
Income per capita$30,547$27,598$29,829
Median household income$59,402$48,900$55,322
Median income owner occupied$80,000$59,209$70,586
Median income renter occupied$30,673$34,622$35,192
Median earnings male$36,190$31,444$36,919
Median earnings female$32,250$25,332$26,250
Unemployment rate2.3%4.9%4.7%
Poverty level9.7%16.1%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Polk City is 2% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Polk City is 7% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Polk City is 51% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Polk City is 36% lower than the national average

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      $39,597 $59,402 $118,804
      City
      $32,596 $48,900 $97,800
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Polk City median earnings by income bracket

      Polk City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.8%12.8%
      Manufacturing sector13.0%13.0%
      Financial & insurance services4.4%4.4%
      Wholesale & retail services17.0%17.0%
      Public administration3.4%3.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.0%13.0%
      Education, health & social services5.7%5.7%
      Other30.8%30.8%

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      Medulla, FL11,336$60,8049.9%
      Eagle Lake, FL2,758$59,5837.7%
      Polk City, FL2,417$59,4027.4%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Milford, NE2,417$60,3299.1%
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      Bridgman, MI2,416$71,13328.6%
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      Polk City, FL2,417$59,4027.4%
      Source: The Polk City, FL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).