Polk Times

Of the 713,148 citizens living in Polk County in 2021, 92.9% said they were only one race, while 7.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Polk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.5% or 488,583 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 15% and totaled 107,169 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Polk County is 2.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Polk County.

	Estimated Total
White	488,583
African American	107,169
Some Other Race	51,679
Multiracial	50,842
Asian	12,276
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,255
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	344

Source: US Census Bureau