Polk County GIS Maps
Polk County, Missouri, has 31,519 residents and covers 635.5 square miles. The population grew 1.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Polk County is 29167.
Bolivar is the county's largest population center. Polk County also includes 10 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 42 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Polk County Trends
- Population
- 31,519▴
- Median Home Value
- $189,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,976▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Polk County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Polk County Population
Polk County had 31,519 residents in 2020. That was 1.2% higher than in 2010. Polk County added 4,527 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 50 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Bolivar, Humansville and Pleasant Hope.
Population Trend in Polk County MO
Polk County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Polk County Zip Codes
Polk County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Bolivar (65613), Humansville (65674) and Pleasant Hope (65725). Bolivar is the largest zip by population, with about 17,890 residents or 57% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 74% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Polk County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65613 | Bolivar | 17,890 | ▴ 2.8% |
| 65674 | Humansville | 2,909 | ▾ -2.7% |
| 65725 | Pleasant Hope | 2,441 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 65663 | Half Way | 2,424 | ▾ -2.3% |
| 65617 | Brighton | 1,727 | ▴ 6% |
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Polk County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Polk County Demographics
Polk County has a median age of 38.9, which is close to the Missouri average. About 23.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Polk County MO
Median Age
38.9
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
21%
Polk County School Districts
Polk County is served by 11 public school districts with 8,976 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Bolivar R-I, Dallas County R-I and Fair Grove R-X. Those three districts account for about 62% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Polk County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar R-I School District | 2,725 | 30.4% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Dallas County R-I School District | 1,576 | 17.6% | ▾ -8.5% |
| Fair Grove R-X School District | 1,296 | 14.4% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Hickory County R-I School District | 705 | 7.9% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Pleasant Hope R-VI School District | 650 | 7.2% | ▾ -4.8% |
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Polk County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Polk County Housing & Real Estate
Polk County has a median home value of $189,600 and a median gross rent of $792. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $272,450 and homes spent about 74 days on the market.
Polk County Housing Mix
Polk County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Polk County Housing Trends
Polk County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Polk County, MO
Polk County has 1,305 business listings across 400 categories. The largest categories in Polk County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (53, 4.1%), Beauty Salons (24, 1.8%), and Gas Stations (24, 1.8%). The full Polk County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Polk County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Polk County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 53 | 4.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 24 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 24 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 22 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 | 1.7% |
| Farm | 19 | 1.5% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 17 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 17 | 1.3% |
| Medical Center | 16 | 1.2% |
| Baptist Church | 15 | 1.1% |
Polk County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| CMH Addiction Recovery | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Bolivar |
| Rose Park Estates | Accommodation | Bolivar |
| Hudson Accounting Services LLC | Accountant | Bolivar |
| Bolivar Yoga | Active Life | Bolivar |
| Railway Signs | Advertising Agency | Half Way |
| Hawk Fertilizer LLC | Agricultural Service | Bolivar |
| Buchen Beef | Agriculture | Humansville |
| Bolivar Municipal Airport (M17) | Airport Terminal | Bolivar |
| Bolivar AAA | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Bolivar |
| Diamond Exteriors | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Half Way |
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Polk County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Polk County Basemaps
Polk County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Polk County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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