Polk County, TX population by race
The table below shows Polk County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,621 | 78.40% |
| Black or African American | 4,085 | 8.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 866 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 321 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 956 | 1.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,687 | 9.27% |
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Polk County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Polk County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Polk County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Polk County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.40% are white, 8.08% are Black or African American, 1.71% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.64% are Asian, 1.89% are some other race and 9.27% are multiracial.
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Polk County, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Polk County is White with a population of 39,621 (78.40% of the total population).
Polk County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Polk County is White with a population of 39,621 (78.40% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,687 (9.27% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Polk County, TX
By ethnicity, 7,866 (15.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 42,670 (84.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Polk County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 35,861 (84.04% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Polk County, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Polk County's Non-Hispanic population.
Polk County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 35,861 | 84.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,064 | 9.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 576 | 1.35% |
| Asian alone | 315 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 12 | 0.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,842 | 4.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Polk County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,760 (85.94% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Polk County, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Polk County's Hispanic population.
Polk County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,760 | 85.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 286 | 3.64% |
| Cuban | 114 | 1.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 706 | 8.98% |
Things to know
What percentage of Polk County, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.57% of Polk County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Polk County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,760 (85.94% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Polk County, TX have?
Polk County, TX has 4,085 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Polk County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Polk County, TX?
With 84.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Polk County.
That being said, with a 8.08% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Polk County.
What is the majority race in Polk County, TX?
With a population of 39,621 (78.40% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Polk County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Polk County, with 8.08% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates