Polk town, Wisconsin
Polk town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Polk town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,041. The land area covers 30.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,041 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.9 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,506 | ±148 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,645 | ±170 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,506 | ±148 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 139 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $455,300 | ±$60,943 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,289 | ±$528 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,676 | ±$17,365 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,009 | ±$7,179 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 71 | ±91 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,694 | ±272 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,989 (2024)
ID: 136801
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN BOARD CHAIRMAN
3860 STATE HWY 60, SLINGER WI 53086-9309
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GUS Population: 138,727 (2024)
ID: 177077
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1986, WEST BEND WI 53095-7986
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hartford, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Allenton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Colgate, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Menomonee Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Brown Deer, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Brown Deer, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cedarburg, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
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College | 16.3 mi away | 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI, 53097-2402 |
2622435700
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SLINGER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 220 SLINGER RD., SLINGER, WI, 53086 |
(262) 644-6171
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Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology
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College | 19.3 mi away | 9120 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53225-4960 |
4144649777
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WEST BEND COMMUNITY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 630 POPLAR ST., WEST BEND, WI, 53095 |
(262) 335-5151
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Waukesha County Technical College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI, 53072-4601 |
2626915566
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JACK RUSSELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 100 PARK AVE., HARTFORD, WI, 53027 |
(262) 673-8240
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Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee
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College Vocational | 20.6 mi away | 11415 W Burleigh Street #107, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222 |
8887335285
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GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | N112W16957 MEQUON RD., GERMANTOWN, WI, 53022 |
(262) 253-7760
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Milwaukee Career College
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College | 20.8 mi away | 3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53222 |
4142572939
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KEWASKUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 1225 FOND DU LAC AVE, KEWASKUM, WI, 53040 |
(262) 667-2930
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JACKSON, WI US, located 3.0 miles from Polk town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 12.6° | 20.2° | 1.36" | — |
| February | 31.6° | 15.2° | 23.4° | 1.60" | — |
| March | 42.0° | 24.5° | 33.2° | 1.78" | — |
| April | 54.4° | 34.9° | 44.6° | 3.54" | — |
| May | 67.0° | 45.6° | 56.3° | 3.35" | — |
| June | 77.2° | 55.4° | 66.3° | 4.00" | — |
| July | 81.9° | 60.4° | 71.1° | 3.99" | — |
| August | 79.8° | 59.1° | 69.5° | 3.31" | — |
| September | 73.0° | 51.5° | 62.2° | 2.95" | — |
| October | 60.5° | 40.1° | 50.3° | 2.79" | — |
| November | 45.6° | 28.7° | 37.1° | 1.99" | — |
| December | 33.5° | 19.2° | 26.3° | 1.93" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson village | Village | 3.2 mi | — |
| Slinger village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| West Bend city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Richfield village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Allenton CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Hartford city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5513163875. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.