Polk County, Iowa Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$83,576

Total Households

205,358

High Earners ($150k+)

22.4%

Very Low (<$20k)

8.4%

Polk County, Iowa Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Polk County, Iowa (2024).

Polk County, Iowa Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k8.4%
Low $20k-34k9.1%
Lower Middle $35k-49k11.0%
Middle $50k-74k16.7%
Upper Middle $75k-149k32.4%
High $150k+22.4%



Household Income FAQs for Polk County, Iowa

The median household income in Polk County, Iowa is $83,576.

In recent years, the median household income in Polk County, Iowa has increased by 49.0%.