Polk County, Oregon Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

89,662

Diversity Score

42.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.9%%

Polk County, Oregon 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, Oregon Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)66,25473.9%
Hispanic or Latino13,99015.6%
Two or More Races5,1235.7%
Asian1,6661.9%
Native American9711.1%
Black / African American5810.6%
Other Race5630.6%
Pacific Islander5140.6%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Polk County, Oregon

The largest racial or ethnic group in Polk County, Oregon is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 73.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Polk County, Oregon has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 42.6/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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