Polk County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13233
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 233
Geography
- Land Area
- 310.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 312.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.996015
- Longitude
- -85.188338
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 41,667
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 30,767
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,362 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,305 | 10.3% |
| White | 31,065 | 74.6% |
| Black | 5,352 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,813 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,950 | 6.3% |
| White | 24,367 | 79.2% |
| Black | 4,174 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 440 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,785
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,744
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,049
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,770 | 72.6% |
| Black | 5,214 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 301 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,760
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,370 | 17.6% |
| Republican | 11,488 | 46.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,902 | 36.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,619 | 46.9% |
| Female | 13,141 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,353 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,248 | 5.0% |
| Black | 2,754 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,159
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,955 | 56.6% |
| Hispanic | 293 | 23.5% |
| Black | 1,219 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 48 | 36.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,200 | 53.4% |
| Female | 6,959 | 53.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,865 (33.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,520 (15.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,368
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $180,800
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $981
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.