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Polk County, Florida

County Overview

As of 2009, Polk County's population is 574,746 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.05 percent.

The median home cost in Polk County is $113,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -19.70 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 11.69% Lower than the U.S. average.

Polk County public schools spend $5,075 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Polk County.

The unemployment rate in Polk County is 10.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Polk County jobs have Decreased by 4.40 percent.

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