Polk City, FL Demographics

A map of Polk City's Population by Race

Polk City, Florida has an estimated population of 2,974, an increase from the 2,713 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 37.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Polk City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Polk City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Polk City, that probability was 52.6% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Polk City is ranked the 605th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Polk City was ranked the 610th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Polk City's White Population

1,409 residents of Polk City, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Polk City is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Polk City ranks 545th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polk City's White population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of Polk City's population has decreased from 63.1% to 47.4%.

Polk City is more White than neighboring Combee Settlement (38% White), and Inwood (33.6% White). Polk City is less White than neighboring Auburndale (63.8% White), Fussels Corner (66% White), and Lake Alfred (50.4% White).

Polk City's Black Population

188 residents of Polk City, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Polk City is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Polk City ranks 560th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polk City's Black population has grown by an estimated 82.5%. Black residents' share of Polk City's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.3%.

Polk City is less Black than neighboring Auburndale (8.7% Black), Fussels Corner (11.8% Black), Lake Alfred (11.7% Black), Combee Settlement (15.6% Black), and Inwood (26.5% Black).

Polk City's Asian Population

26 residents of Polk City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Polk City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Polk City ranks 417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polk City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Asian residents' share of Polk City's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

Polk City is more Asian than neighboring Fussels Corner (0.8% Asian), Combee Settlement (0% Asian), and Inwood (0.1% Asian). Polk City is less Asian than neighboring Auburndale (2.2% Asian), and Lake Alfred (5.2% Asian).

Polk City's Hispanic Population

1,126 residents of Polk City, or 37.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Polk City is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Polk City ranks 228th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polk City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Polk City's population has increased from 27.1% to 37.9%.

Polk City is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburndale (22.9% Hispanic), Fussels Corner (19.6% Hispanic), Lake Alfred (30.3% Hispanic), and Inwood (35.9% Hispanic). Polk City is less Hispanic than neighboring Combee Settlement (42.8% Hispanic).

Polk City's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Polk City, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Polk City is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Polk City ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polk City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 323.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Polk City's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.7%.

Polk City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Auburndale (0.8% Native American/Other), Fussels Corner (0.4% Native American/Other), Lake Alfred (0.2% Native American/Other), Combee Settlement (0% Native American/Other), and Inwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Polk City's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Polk City, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Polk City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Polk City ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Polk City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Polk City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Polk City is more Multiracial than neighboring Auburndale (1.7% Multiracial), Fussels Corner (1.4% Multiracial), Lake Alfred (2.1% Multiracial), Combee Settlement (3.6% Multiracial), and Inwood (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.