Polk County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27119
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 119
Geography
- Land Area
- 1971.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1997.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.774254
- Longitude
- -96.400027
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,413
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,934
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,338 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,074 | 6.8% |
| White | 26,266 | 86.4% |
| Black | 514 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 222 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 196 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,680 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,258 | 5.5% |
| White | 20,402 | 89.0% |
| Black | 484 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 583 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,705
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,983
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,510
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,349 | 85.8% |
| Black | 604 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,498
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,954 | 30.0% |
| Republican | 6,273 | 38.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,271 | 31.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,011 | 48.6% |
| Female | 8,426 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,929 | 78.4% |
| Hispanic | 441 | 2.7% |
| Black | 80 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,813
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,689 | 67.2% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 42.2% |
| Black | 26 | 32.5% |
| Asian | 71 | 62.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,360 | 66.9% |
| Female | 5,419 | 64.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,326 (25.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,803 (27.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,697
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $223,240
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $900
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.