Polk City, IA Demographics
A map of Polk City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,169 | 93.3% |
Multiracial | 177 | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 111 | 2.0% |
Asian | 34 | 0.6% |
Black | 33 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 0.3% |
Polk City, Iowa had a population of 5,543 in 2020. It was 93.3% White, 0.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Polk City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is the 70th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Polk City's White Population
5,169 residents of Polk City identify as White, or 93.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Polk City slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is ranked #474 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Polk City is more White than neighboring Johnston (80.6% White), Sheldahl (91.2% White), and Granger (92.7% White). Polk City is less White than neighboring Slater (93.9% White), and Alleman (96.9% White).
Polk City's Black Population
33 residents of Polk City identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Polk City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is ranked #316 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Polk City is more Black than neighboring Slater (0.3% Black), and Granger (0.2% Black). Polk City is less Black than neighboring Johnston (5.8% Black), Sheldahl (0.7% Black), and Alleman (0.7% Black).
Polk City's Asian Population
34 residents of Polk City identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Polk City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is ranked #227 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Polk City is more Asian than neighboring Slater (0.4% Asian), and Alleman (0.2% Asian). Polk City is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (6.3% Asian), and Sheldahl (0.7% Asian).
Polk City's Hispanic Population
111 residents of Polk City identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Polk City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is ranked #607 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Polk City is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheldahl (1% Hispanic), Slater (1.9% Hispanic), and Alleman (1.4% Hispanic). Polk City is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnston (3.9% Hispanic), and Granger (3.6% Hispanic).
Polk City's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Polk City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Polk City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is ranked #452 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Polk City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alleman (0% Native American/Other). Polk City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnston (0.4% Native American/Other), Sheldahl (1.3% Native American/Other), and Slater (0.6% Native American/Other).
Polk City's Multiracial Population
177 residents of Polk City identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Polk City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Polk City is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Polk City is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnston (3.1% Multiracial), Slater (2.9% Multiracial), Alleman (0.7% Multiracial), and Granger (2.5% Multiracial). Polk City is less Multiracial than neighboring Sheldahl (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.