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Polk County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Polk County has 30,545 residents, down 1.8% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 664 households moved in and 831 moved out (-167 net), while a net $12.4M of income left. Median household income is $73,107, the median home $222,800 and median rent $855 a month.
In Minnesota: 74th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 75th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 87 counties for median household income · 48th of 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County, ND | 154 | $8.6M |
| Cass County, ND | 36 | $1.9M |
| Beltrami County, MN | 25 | $1.0M |
| Pennington County, MN | 25 | $1.1M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 24 | $0.9M |
| Clearwater County, MN | 22 | $1.1M |
| Roseau County, MN | 20 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Polk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County, ND | 228 | $13.7M |
| Cass County, ND | 70 | $3.5M |
| Clay County, MN | 34 | $1.3M |
| Pennington County, MN | 32 | $1.6M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 30 | $1.0M |
| Beltrami County, MN | 26 | $1.8M |
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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.