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Polk County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Polk County has 45,514 residents, up 6.0% since 2020 (+1.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,144 households moved in and 997 moved out (+147 net), bringing in a net $14.5M of income. Median household income is $58,515, the median home $187,600 and median rent $918 a month.
In Georgia: 54th of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 59th of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 78th of 159 counties for median household income · 71st of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Polk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Paulding County, GA | 214 | $14.0M |
| Floyd County, GA | 189 | $7.8M |
| Bartow County, GA | 125 | $6.2M |
| Cobb County, GA | 106 | $9.1M |
| Carroll County, GA | 53 | $2.0M |
| Douglas County, GA | 33 | $1.4M |
| Haralson County, GA | 31 | $1.5M |
| Cherokee County, GA | 25 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Polk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County, GA | 245 | $10.6M |
| Paulding County, GA | 110 | $7.3M |
| Bartow County, GA | 106 | $5.2M |
| Cobb County, GA | 57 | $2.5M |
| Carroll County, GA | 42 | $1.8M |
| Haralson County, GA | 42 | $1.8M |
| Cherokee County, AL | 28 | $1.5M |
| Gordon County, GA | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.