Polk County, county in Minnesota, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 744,552 inhabitants. The county was created 166 years ago in 1858. Its county seat is Crookston.
There are 32 city/town in Polk County, FL. 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, Lake Wales population 17,693
Centrally situated along the "Ridge" region of Florida, Polk County contains a mixture of rural small towns and rapidly growing urban centers. Though lacking the glitz and glam of coastal tourist destinations, Polk County's cities exude old Florida charm and hospitality. Some of the most prominent cities in Polk County include Lakeland Highlands in central Florida. Lakeland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakeland Museum of Art and the Florida Southern College Lakeland Campus.">Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and Auburndale.
Lakeland serves as the county seat and boasts a revitalized downtown district. Neighboring Winter Haven provides access to the famous Chain of Lakes and Legoland theme park. Bartow contains charming historic architecture anchored by the imposing Polk County courthouse. Haines City offers picturesque lakeside parks. And Auburndale presents a peaceful residential locale.
Beyond the larger cities, Polk County also includes agricultural towns like Fort Meade as well as planned developments like Davenport. From bass fishing to cycling trails, the cities of Polk County reveal the underrated gems waiting to be discovered across central Florida. Each contributes its own unique flavor to the region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Auburndale | City in Polk County, Florida, United States | 17,204 |
Babson Park | Census designated place in Florida, USA | 1,356 |
Bartow | County seat of Polk County, Florida | 20,201 |
Citrus Ridge | Census designated place in Florida | 13,285 |
Combee Settlement | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 5,577 |
Crooked Lake Park | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 1,722 |
Cypress Gardens | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 8,917 |
Davenport | City in Florida | 7,301 |
Dundee | City in Florida, United States | 5,200 |
Eagle Lake | City in Polk County, Florida, United States | 3,105 |
Fort Meade | City in Polk County, Florida, United States | 6,260 |
Frostproof | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America | 3,273 |
Fussels Corner | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 5,561 |
Gibsonia | Unincorporated community in Florida | 4,571 |
Haines City | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America | 26,009 |
Highland City | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 10,834 |
Highland Park | Town in Florida, United States | 221 |
Hillcrest Heights | Human settlement in Polk County, Florida, United States of America | 305 |
Jan-Phyl Village | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 5,573 |
Kathleen | Census designated place | 6,332 |
Lake Alfred | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America | 6,331 |
Lake Hamilton | Town in Polk County, Florida, United States | 1,542 |
Lake Wales | City in Polk County, Florida, United States | 17,693 |
Lakeland | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. | 115,283 |
Lakeland Highlands | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 11,056 |
Loughman | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 2,680 |
Medulla | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 8,892 |
Mulberry | City in Polk County, Florida, United States | 4,274 |
Polk City | City in Polk County, Florida, United States | 2,884 |
Wahneta | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 5,091 |
Willow Oak | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida | 6,732 |
Winter Haven | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. | 46,578 |