Polk County, Wisconsin Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

45,555

Diversity Score

13.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.0%%

Polk County, Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)42,34493.0%
Two or More Races1,5483.4%
Hispanic or Latino1,0082.2%
Asian2070.5%
Native American2010.4%
Other Race1380.3%
Black / African American1050.2%
Pacific Islander40.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Polk County, Wisconsin

The largest racial or ethnic group in Polk County, Wisconsin is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Polk County, Wisconsin has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 13.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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