The map below shows majority race by area in Polk City, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Polk City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Polk City overall is white, making up 97.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 1.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Polk City, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
97.9% |
Hispanic |
0.7% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Polk City, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
97.9% |
Hispanic |
0.7% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Polk City, IA
The map below shows diversity in Polk City. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Polk City Diversity Score
12
With a diversity score of 12 out of 100, Polk City is much less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Polk City's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Polk City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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