Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48373
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 373
Geography
- Land Area
- 1057.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 52.61 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1109.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.784553
- Longitude
- -94.837338
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 51,548
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 40,872
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,603 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,949 | 13.5% |
| White | 37,702 | 73.1% |
| Black | 4,086 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 254 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 494 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 237 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,184 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,684 | 11.5% |
| White | 30,825 | 75.4% |
| Black | 3,902 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 415 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,268 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 156 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 52,800
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,716
- Poverty Rate
- 16.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,538
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,355 | 74.5% |
| Black | 4,087 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 314 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,151
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,178 | 21.2% |
| Republican | 16,235 | 55.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,738 | 23.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,964 | 47.9% |
| Female | 15,187 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,192 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,496 | 8.6% |
| Black | 1,097 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,515
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,404 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 692 | 27.7% |
| Black | 376 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 67 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,423 | 46.0% |
| Female | 7,092 | 46.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,867 (28.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,200 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,469
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,882
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,012
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.