Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Polk County, MO

The map below shows majority race by area in Polk County, 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 County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Polk County, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Polk County overall is white, making up 93.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.0%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 in Polk County
Race
Polk County, MO Population
White
93.9%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Polk County, MO Population
White
93.9%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Polk County, MO

The map below shows diversity in Polk County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Polk County, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Polk County Diversity Score

16

With a diversity score of 16 out of 100, Polk County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Polk County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Polk County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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