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Polk, PA
Borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
Population
615
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Polk and its ZIP codes
Polk at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $36,786 a year, 53% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,400 (60% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Polk, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Polk, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,786
Poverty rate
35.4%
Median home value
$101,400
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (128), Irish Americans (74), Italian Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Venango County. PPP loans are for Polk.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,335
15,993 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$392M
FY 2026, $7,770 per person
How people get to work
Polk, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Polk, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
728
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Polk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UticaBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| FranklinCity | 5.7 mi | 4.7 |
| HannasvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| SugarcreekBorough | 7.4 mi | 37.5 |
| Sandy LakeBorough | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| KennerdellCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.2 |
| New LebanonBorough | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| StoneboroBorough | 9.6 mi | 2.8 |
| CooperstownBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ClintonvilleBorough | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| SenecaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| BarkeyvilleBorough | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| CochrantonBorough | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Woodland HeightsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Jackson CenterBorough | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Oil CityCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polk, PA in?
- Polk is in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Polk, PA?
- About 615 people live in Polk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polk?
- Nearby places include Utica (5.2 mi), Franklin (5.7 mi), Hannasville (7.2 mi), Sugarcreek (7.4 mi), Sandy Lake (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023