Polk County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31143
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 438.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 440.64 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.187925
- Longitude
- -97.570663
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,135
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,971
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,876 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 5.1% |
| White | 4,761 | 92.7% |
| Black | 10 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,824 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 3.8% |
| White | 3,750 | 94.4% |
| Black | 12 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,225
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,413
- Poverty Rate
- 7.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 404
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,757 | 91.0% |
| Black | 10 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,158
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 475 | 15.0% |
| Republican | 2,240 | 70.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 414 | 13.1% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,576 | 49.9% |
| Female | 1,564 | 49.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,672 | 84.6% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,897
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,637 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 21.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 70.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 949 | 60.2% |
| Female | 941 | 60.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,123 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 735 (19.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,531
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $192,812
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $760
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.