Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19153
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 153
Geography
- Land Area
- 572.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 591.89 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.684816
- Longitude
- -93.568971
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 476,139
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 357,110
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 436,388 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 39,754 | 8.3% |
| White | 371,923 | 78.1% |
| Black | 31,376 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 18,132 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 300 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,303 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 335,983 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 21,127 | 5.9% |
| White | 295,619 | 82.8% |
| Black | 23,371 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 14,642 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,658 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 834 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 503,175
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $91,048
- Poverty Rate
- 10.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 50,969
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 381,269 | 75.8% |
| Black | 37,401 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 25,053 | 5.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 316,666
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 129,211 | 40.8% |
| Republican | 87,044 | 27.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 96,963 | 30.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 150,739 | 47.6% |
| Female | 165,927 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 244,690 | 77.3% |
| Hispanic | 15,476 | 4.9% |
| Black | 7,865 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 9,123 | 2.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 190,738
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 156,131 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,743 | 37.1% |
| Black | 3,270 | 41.6% |
| Asian | 3,576 | 39.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 90,376 | 60.0% |
| Female | 100,362 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 66,333 (19.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 135,414 (39.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 218,486
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $273,420
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,186
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 15.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.