Polk County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29167
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 167
Geography
- Land Area
- 635.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 642.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.616761
- Longitude
- -93.400817
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,282
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,685
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,366 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 909 | 2.8% |
| White | 29,961 | 92.8% |
| Black | 237 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 226 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 77 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,084 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 599 | 2.4% |
| White | 23,205 | 94.0% |
| Black | 252 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 213 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 418 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 32,444
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,608
- Poverty Rate
- 15.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,093
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,769 | 91.8% |
| Black | 239 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 269 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,809
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,462 | 12.4% |
| Republican | 11,056 | 55.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,290 | 31.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,431 | 47.6% |
| Female | 10,294 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,590 | 88.8% |
| Hispanic | 402 | 2.0% |
| Black | 33 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,271
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,235 | 52.5% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 39.8% |
| Black | 8 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 43.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,976 | 52.8% |
| Female | 5,260 | 51.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,389 (30.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,788 (22.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,482
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $196,906
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $806
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.