Polk County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12105
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 1798.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 212.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2010.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.953686
- Longitude
- -81.693493
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 737,636
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 569,044
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 542,613 | 73.6% |
| Hispanic | 195,016 | 26.4% |
| White | 403,546 | 54.7% |
| Black | 106,728 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 11,531 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 667 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 362 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,184 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 437,492 | 76.9% |
| Hispanic | 131,550 | 23.1% |
| White | 338,063 | 59.4% |
| Black | 83,047 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 11,265 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,887 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 252 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,500 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 790,694
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,953
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 111,996
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 438,493 | 55.5% |
| Black | 115,178 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 14,302 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 491,916
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 157,306 | 32.0% |
| Republican | 178,805 | 36.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 146,950 | 29.9% |
| Other | 162 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 227,321 | 46.2% |
| Female | 264,235 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 266,781 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 119,545 | 24.3% |
| Black | 68,614 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 6,359 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 224,216
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 154,106 | 57.8% |
| Hispanic | 29,484 | 24.7% |
| Black | 23,279 | 33.9% |
| Asian | 2,443 | 38.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 103,511 | 45.5% |
| Female | 120,629 | 45.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 151,785 (27.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 128,620 (23.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 340,748
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $259,749
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,455
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.