In Polk, Arkansas, the median home price is $195,659, compared with the Arkansas median of $222,998; median household income is $49,191; the population is 19,361; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 430.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Polk at a glance
Population
19,361
Median Household Income
$49,191
Typical Home Value
$195,659
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
430.9
Avg Commute Time
21.0
About Polk
Polk has a population of 19,361. The median home value is $195,659, 12% below the Arkansas median. Median household income is $49,191 (19% below the Arkansas median). The most populated towns are Center, White, and Potter.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Polk
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Arkansas
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Polk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Polk?
- Polk has a population of 19,361 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Polk?
- The median home value in Polk is $195,659. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Polk?
- Median household income in Polk is $49,191 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Polk in?
- Polk is in Arkansas.
- How many towns are in Polk?
- Polk contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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