Polk County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47139
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 139
Geography
- Land Area
- 434.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 442.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.109437
- Longitude
- -84.541112
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,873
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,517
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,496 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 2.1% |
| White | 16,936 | 94.8% |
| Black | 140 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,261 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 1.8% |
| White | 13,782 | 94.9% |
| Black | 219 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 165 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,898
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,095
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,452
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,032 | 89.6% |
| Black | 142 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,232
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,939 | 15.9% |
| Republican | 4,473 | 36.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,820 | 47.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,919 | 48.4% |
| Female | 6,312 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,197 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 1.3% |
| Black | 23 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,626
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,284 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 25.3% |
| Black | 3 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 13 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,359 | 39.9% |
| Female | 2,267 | 35.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,660 (27.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,200 (16.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,064
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,501
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $698
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.