Polk County, Arkansas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

19,361

Diversity Score

24.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.3%%

Polk County, Arkansas Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Polk County, Arkansas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)16,70486.3%
Hispanic or Latino1,3527.0%
Two or More Races1,0425.4%
Native American1410.7%
Other Race470.2%
Pacific Islander340.2%
Black / African American240.1%
Asian170.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Polk County, Arkansas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Polk County, Arkansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 86.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Polk County, Arkansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 24.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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