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Polk County, Texas







GEOGRAPHY

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,874 Km&2 (1,110 Mi&2 ). 2,738 km&2 (1,057 mi&2) of it is land and 136 km&2 (53 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 4.74% water.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 41,133 people, 15,119 households, and 10,915 families residing in the county. The Population Density was 15/km&2 (39/mi&2). There were 21,177 housing units at an average density of 8/km&2 (20/mi&2). The racial makeup of the county was 79.64% White , 13.17% Black or African American , 1.74% Native American , 0.38% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 3.74% from Other Races , and 1.32% from two or more races. 9.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 15,119 households out of which 28.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were Married Couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 108.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,495, and the median income for a family was $35,957. Males had a median income of $30,823 versus $21,065 for females. The Per Capita Income for the county was $15,834. 17.40% of the population and 13.30% of families were below the Poverty Line . 23.10% of those under the age of 18 and 12.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


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