The Town FilesPolk County, Minnesota
30,705 people. The median home is worth $222,800 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $73,107.
Towns in Polk County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 9,176 | $255,600 | $77,549 | 35.5 |
| Crookston | 7,482 | $185,600 | $57,315 | 41.9 |
People and housing
| Polk County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $855 | $991 |
| Median household income | $73,107 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 39.8 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
12,036 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,723 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,375 storm events in Polk County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Polk County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2022 | Flood | DR-4659: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).