Polk County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Polk County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55095
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 914.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 42.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 956.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.462041
- Longitude
- -92.447066
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 45,348
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,299
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,429 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 916 | 2.0% |
| White | 42,978 | 94.8% |
| Black | 109 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,751 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 553 | 1.5% |
| White | 34,780 | 95.8% |
| Black | 220 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 504 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 45,555
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,810
- Poverty Rate
- 8.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,671
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,719 | 93.8% |
| Black | 128 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,335
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,212 | 12.6% |
| Republican | 17,180 | 51.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,943 | 35.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,878 | 47.6% |
| Female | 17,354 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,084 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 1.2% |
| Black | 16 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,170
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,076 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 52.5% |
| Black | 11 | 68.8% |
| Asian | 87 | 51.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,029 | 63.2% |
| Female | 10,093 | 58.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,939 (29.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,164 (24.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,558
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $273,124
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $966
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.