Polk County, Oregon
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Oregon
- FIPS Code
- 41053
- State FIPS
- 41
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 740.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 744.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.900372
- Longitude
- -123.398640
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 87,000
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 67,842
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 74,611 | 85.8% |
| Hispanic | 12,392 | 14.2% |
| White | 67,499 | 77.6% |
| Black | 581 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1,330 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 971 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 446 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 309 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,306 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 7,534 | 11.1% |
| White | 55,218 | 81.4% |
| Black | 941 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1,709 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,975 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 289 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 177 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 89,662
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $88,529
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,070
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 69,670 | 77.7% |
| Black | 791 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,703 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 66,257
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,170 | 27.4% |
| Republican | 19,732 | 29.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,789 | 35.9% |
| Other | 223 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 32,078 | 48.4% |
| Female | 33,610 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,548 | 77.8% |
| Hispanic | 6,488 | 9.8% |
| Black | 115 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1,066 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 41,782
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 34,056 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,646 | 40.8% |
| Black | 65 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 609 | 57.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 19,812 | 61.8% |
| Female | 21,632 | 64.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,141 (18.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 18,599 (31.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 34,867
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $455,777
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,393
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 17.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.