Polk City, Iowa
Polk City: American city in Iowa
About
Polk City is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,418 and a population density of 256 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 4,961 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Polk City
| Population : | 4,961 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 50226 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 13.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 883 feet / 269 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:46:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 371 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 31.1% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Polk City is located at 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W (41.7713800, -93.7130000).
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Official website of Polk City
Demographics
The population of Polk City increased by 31.1% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,418 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,558 | 3.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,704 | 3.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,963 | 6.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,183 | 5.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,333 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,437 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,625 | 4.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,782 | 3.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,961 | 3.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,364 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 45,963 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 43,963 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 46,320 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,079 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
Polk City zip code is 50226.
County name: Polk, County
fips: 19153
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $916 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $390 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $697 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,847 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,501 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 669,900 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 293,770 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,095,482 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,738 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,403 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,410 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,923 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,482 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 817 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 66 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,584 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 331 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,191 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,675.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.91 |
Other Places in Polk City
1 Polk City : City Hall
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People born in Polk City (1)
American geneticist Derald Langham was born in Polk City
Schools in Polk City
College & universities near Polk City, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153320 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-2152 |
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
| 367024 | Purdue University Global-Des Moines | Urbandale (IA) | 50323-5702 |
| 153597 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50322-3203 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Polk City, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Polk City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Polk City Post Office | Polk City (IA) | 50226 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Polk City , Florida City in Polk County, Florida, United States with a population of 2,884 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Polk City distances to largest Iowa cities
