Polk County, Florida
Polk County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 602,095 and a population density of 116 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 744,552 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crookston. The county was created 165 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Polk County
| Population : | 744,552 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| Different from : | Polk County |
| Area : | 5174 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.7% |
| Named for : | James K. Polk |
| Altitude : | 135 feet / 41 meters |
| Capital : | Crookston |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1858 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:21:23 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk County is located at 27°56'56"N 81°41'52"W (27.9488800, -81.6976700). It has 8 neighbors: Clearwater County, Mahnomen County, Marshall County, Norman County, Pennington County, Red Lake County, Grand Forks County and Traill County.
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The largest city of Polk County is Lakeland with a population of 115,283. Other cities include, Winter Haven population 46,578, Haines City population 26,009, Bartow population 20,201 and Lake Wales population 17,693. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 115,283 | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. |
| Winter Haven | 46,578 | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. |
| Haines City | 26,009 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| Bartow | 20,201 | County seat of Polk County, Florida |
| Lake Wales | 17,693 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Auburndale | 17,204 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Citrus Ridge | 13,285 | Census designated place in Florida |
| Lakeland Highlands | 11,056 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Highland City | 10,834 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Cypress Gardens | 8,917 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Medulla | 8,892 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Davenport | 7,301 | City in Florida |
| Willow Oak | 6,732 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Kathleen | 6,332 | Census designated place |
| Lake Alfred | 6,331 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| Fort Meade | 6,260 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Polk County
Polk County has 8 neighbours.
- Clearwater County county in Minnesota, United States
- Mahnomen County county in Minnesota, United States
- Marshall County county in Minnesota, United States
- Norman County county in Minnesota, United States
- Pennington County county in Minnesota, United States
- Red Lake County county in Minnesota, United States
- Grand Forks County county in North Dakota, United States
- Traill County county in North Dakota, United States of America
Demographics
The population of Polk County increased by 19.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 602,095 | - | census |
| 2011 | 609,948 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 615,453 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 622,633 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 634,398 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 648,523 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 665,823 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 685,368 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 706,597 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 724,777 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 744,552 | 2.66% | estimation process |
People born in Polk County (1)
Tim Finseth was born in Polk County
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- Polk County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 494,281 people.
- Polk County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 87,744 people.
- Polk County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 52,995 people.
- Polk County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 43,794 people.
- Polk County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 42,840 people.
- Polk County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 32,490 people.
- Polk County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 30,900 people.
- Polk County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 21,030 people.
- Polk County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 19,707 people.
- Polk County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,835 people.
- Polk County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,201 people.
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Manatee County | 411,219 | County in Florida, United States |
