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Polk Township, Nodaway County, Missouri
Polk Township, Nodaway County, township, in Nodaway County, Missouri. Polk Township, Nodaway County had 13,673 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,200 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,968 (±65). GEOID 2914758808.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,673
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,200 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,968 ±65
Median household income
$57,294
±$2,871 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$212,500
±$11,929 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$798
±$43 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Polk Township, Nodaway County and what county is it in?
Polk Township, Nodaway County is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri. It covers 120.3 square miles of land, 118 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Polk Township (Nodaway County): Maryville (city, 10,633 in 2020).
Polk Township, Nodaway County is in the Maryville, MO micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Polk Township, Nodaway County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,673 people lived in Polk Township, Nodaway County on July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 14,200 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,968 (±65).
| Measure | Polk Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,968±65 | 20,774 | −1,360 |
| Households | 5,552±199 | 8,460 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.07 | 2.15 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 6,166±156 | 9,536 | no clear change |
Polk Township, Nodaway County's population since 2000
From 13,925 in 2000 to 13,673 in 2025: down 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Polk Township, Nodaway County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Polk Township, Nodaway County?
The median resident of Polk Township, Nodaway County is 29.3 years old; 14.0% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.1%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Polk Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3±1.3 | 33.7 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 14.0%±1.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±1.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±1.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±0.8 pts | 91.5% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8%±1.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7%±1.5 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.2%±3.6 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.1%±2.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.9%±2.5 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Polk Township, Nodaway County earn?
Half of Polk Township, Nodaway County's 5,552 households earn less than $57,294 a year (±$2,871), against $59,315 in Nodaway County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,807 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,487 after inflation. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Polk Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,294±$2,871 | $59,315 | +$5,487 |
| Mean household income | $73,037±$4,464 | $74,940 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,174±$1,729 | $30,440 | +$3,873 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7%±3.4 pts | 17.1% | −5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±8.5 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±1.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4%±3.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Polk Township, Nodaway County?
Owners occupy 53.7% of Polk Township, Nodaway County's occupied homes and renters 46.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,500 by its owner (±$11,929). The median renter pays $798 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Polk Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,500±$11,929 | $177,500 | +$36,880 |
| Median gross rent | $798±$43 | $786 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5%±7.1 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,324±$77 | $1,309 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.7%±3.6 pts | 62.3% | +6.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.3%±3.6 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,166±156 | 9,536 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±4.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7%±3.9 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5%±2.6 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Polk Township, Nodaway County building?
Builders took permits for 38 new housing units in Polk Township, Nodaway County in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Polk Township, Nodaway County work and get to work?
79.7% of Polk Township, Nodaway County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Polk Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±2.3 pts | 58.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7%±3.8 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±3.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 6.7% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.4 min±1.1 | 15.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Polk Township, Nodaway County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Polk Township, Nodaway County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,436 (Tract 4703.01) to $70,028 (Tract 4703.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4703.02Nodaway County | 5,178 | $70,028 |
| Tract 4704Nodaway County | 4,229 | $40,635 |
| Tract 4703.01Nodaway County | 1,614 | $32,436 |
| Tract 4705Nodaway County | 5,218 | $71,852 |
| Tract 4702Nodaway County | 2,445 | $73,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Polk Township, Nodaway County) · Census block assignment files
How does Polk Township, Nodaway County compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Polk Township, Nodaway County is the 927th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 280 in Missouri.
Polk Township, Nodaway County ranks 211th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 280 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 370th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 368th | 420 |
| Median household income | 211th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 222nd | 420 |
| Median home value | 114th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 241st | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th | 404 |
| Median age | 400th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 351st | 418 |
| Work from home | 241st | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 416th | 420 |
Polk Township, Nodaway County's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Polk Township, Nodaway County?
6 of the 57 figures for Polk Township, Nodaway County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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