Polk County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05113
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 113
Geography
- Land Area
- 856.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.83 sq mi
- Total Area
- 861.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.490960
- Longitude
- -94.230894
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,064
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,704
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,945 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,121 | 5.9% |
| White | 16,814 | 88.2% |
| Black | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,070 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 640 | 4.4% |
| White | 13,306 | 90.5% |
| Black | 79 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 614 | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,361
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,776
- Poverty Rate
- 15.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,034
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,029 | 88.0% |
| Black | 24 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,577
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,355 | 12.8% |
| Republican | 5,702 | 53.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,513 | 33.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,969 | 47.0% |
| Female | 5,532 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,575 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 2.7% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,788
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 64.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,213 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 43.0% |
| Black | 3 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 49.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,152 | 63.4% |
| Female | 3,585 | 64.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,146 (30.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,403 (17.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,643
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,281
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $685
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.