Polk County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37149
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 237.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 238.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.277901
- Longitude
- -82.167621
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,566
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,518
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,652 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 912 | 4.7% |
| White | 17,266 | 88.2% |
| Black | 876 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
| 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 | 15,963 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 552 | 3.3% |
| White | 14,877 | 90.1% |
| Black | 778 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 177 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,891
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,561
- Poverty Rate
- 13.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,741
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,300 | 87.0% |
| Black | 876 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 154 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,751
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,325 | 22.5% |
| Republican | 5,486 | 37.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,842 | 39.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,794 | 46.1% |
| Female | 7,954 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,561 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 3.1% |
| Black | 531 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,273
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,166 | 65.0% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 36.0% |
| Black | 253 | 47.6% |
| Asian | 45 | 51.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,223 | 62.2% |
| Female | 5,049 | 63.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,634 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,733 (35.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,042
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $316,888
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,323
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.9%
- Work From Home
- 16.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.