Polk County, Nebraska Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

5,225

Diversity Score

18.3

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.1%%

Polk County, Nebraska 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, Nebraska Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)4,70990.1%
Hispanic or Latino3306.3%
Two or More Races1512.9%
Asian110.2%
Black / African American100.2%
Other Race80.2%
Native American60.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Polk County, Nebraska

The largest racial or ethnic group in Polk County, Nebraska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 90.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Polk County, Nebraska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 18.3/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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