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Polk County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Polk County has 45,803 residents, up 1.7% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,191 households moved in and 1,186 moved out (+5 net), bringing in a net $19.5M of income. Median household income is $77,219, the median home $271,900 and median rent $957 a month.
In Wisconsin: 27th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 20th of 72 counties for median household income · 13th of 72 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) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix County, WI | 202 | $14.1M |
| Barron County, WI | 99 | $4.8M |
| Washington County, MN | 87 | $6.8M |
| Chisago County, MN | 69 | $6.1M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 66 | $5.9M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 64 | $7.6M |
| Burnett County, WI | 64 | $3.3M |
| Anoka County, MN | 39 | $4.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Polk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix County, WI | 198 | $10.8M |
| Barron County, WI | 121 | $6.0M |
| Washington County, MN | 69 | $6.0M |
| Burnett County, WI | 65 | $6.5M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 64 | $3.2M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 53 | $3.2M |
| Chisago County, MN | 50 | $3.0M |
| Dakota County, MN | 34 | $1.6M |
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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.