Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Polk County Missouri Avg US Average
Median Household Income $56,277 $69,051 $78,145
Median Personal Income $56,277 $69,051 $78,145
Average income growth 4.1% 4.1% 4.1%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Polk County
United States
Year Polk County United States

Economic Inequality in Polk County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Polk County Missouri Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.539 0.543 0.570
Male Median Income $53,670 $62,759 $67,746
Female Median Income $44,025 $49,461 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 18.0% 21.2% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Polk County Missouri Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 3.5% 4.1% 5.2%
Working from Home 8.7% 11.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 23 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Polk County
United States
Year Polk County United States