Polk County, IA

County

Cities in Polk County

Neighborhoods in Polk County

Enterprise / Santiago

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Polk

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.2%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

59,878

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.0%
Working Age (35-54): 26.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.4%
Seniors (65+): 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.5%
High School / GED: 23.7%
Some College or Associate's: 28.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.2%
Single Parents: 10.5%
Couples & Adults: 29.4%
Living Alone: 39.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
Asian: 4.9%
Black or African American: 7.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 67.6%
Puerto Rican: 6.1%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 16.3%
South American: 3.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 59.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 24.5%
Caribbean: 2.6%
Other Black: 41.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.3%
Spanish: 7.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.3%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 75.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources