Polk County Demographics
A map of Polk County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 28,682 | 91.0% |
Multiracial | 1,418 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 791 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 255 | 0.8% |
Black | 242 | 0.8% |
Asian | 131 | 0.4% |
Polk County, Missouri had a population of 31,519 in 2020. It was 91.0% White, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Polk County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Polk County is the 36th most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Polk County's White Population
28,682 residents of Polk County identify as White, or 91.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Polk County larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Polk County is ranked #55 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Polk County is more White than neighboring Greene County (82.4% White), and Cedar County (90.9% White). Polk County is less White than neighboring Hickory County (92.4% White), Dallas County (91.9% White), and Dade County (92.4% White).
Polk County's Black Population
242 residents of Polk County identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Polk County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Polk County is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Polk County is more Black than neighboring Hickory County (0.1% Black), Dallas County (0.3% Black), Cedar County (0.4% Black), and Dade County (0.4% Black). Polk County is less Black than neighboring Greene County (3.3% Black).
Polk County's Asian Population
131 residents of Polk County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Polk County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Polk County is ranked #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Polk County is more Asian than neighboring Hickory County (0.2% Asian), Dallas County (0.1% Asian), Cedar County (0.3% Asian), and Dade County (0.3% Asian). Polk County is less Asian than neighboring Greene County (2.1% Asian).
Polk County's Hispanic Population
791 residents of Polk County identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Polk County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Polk County is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Polk County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hickory County (1.6% Hispanic), Dallas County (1.9% Hispanic), Cedar County (1.8% Hispanic), and Dade County (1.8% Hispanic). Polk County is less Hispanic than neighboring Greene County (4.8% Hispanic).
Polk County's Native American/Other Population
255 residents of Polk County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Polk County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Polk County is ranked #37 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Polk County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dade County (0.7% Native American/Other). Polk County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greene County (1.1% Native American/Other), Dallas County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Cedar County (1% Native American/Other).
Polk County's Multiracial Population
1,418 residents of Polk County identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Polk County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Polk County is ranked #61 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Polk County is more Multiracial than neighboring Dade County (4.4% Multiracial). Polk County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hickory County (4.9% Multiracial), Greene County (6.3% Multiracial), Dallas County (4.9% Multiracial), and Cedar County (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.