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Polkville, MS
Town in Smith County, Mississippi.
Population
713
Land area
17.2sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
0
Polkville and its ZIP codes
Polkville at a glance
- Polkville is 34% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,031, 19% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,500 (43% below Mississippi) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Polkville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Polkville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,031
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$97,500
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (32), German Americans (15), Italian Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Polkville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,536
2,711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,922
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.8M
FY 2026, $6,810 per person
How people get to work
Polkville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Polkville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polkville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Polkville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PuckettVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.9 |
| PelahatchieTown | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| MortonCity | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| RaleighTown | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| ForestCity | 17 mi | 13.1 |
| BrandonCity | 18 mi | 25.7 |
| D'LoTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MendenhallCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| BraxtonVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| MageeCity | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| SylvarenaVillage | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.1 |
| FlowoodCity | 24 mi | 28.8 |
| MizeTown | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| PearlCity | 24 mi | 25.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polkville, MS in?
- Polkville is in Smith County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Polkville, MS?
- About 713 people live in Polkville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polkville?
- Nearby places include Puckett (8.7 mi), Pelahatchie (11 mi), Morton (11 mi), Raleigh (15 mi), Robinhood (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023