Polk County, Minnesota
Polk County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,600 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,900 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crookston. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Polk County at a glance
Polk County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Minnesota counties
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East Grand ForksPopulation 8,401
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Polk County
| Population | 30,900 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Polk County |
| Area | 5174 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.7739,-96.4018 |
| Named for | James K. Polk |
| Capital | Crookston |
| Establishment | July 20, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:17:38 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Polk County is located at 47°46'26"N 96°24'7"W (47.7738500, -96.4018100). It has 8 neighbors: Clearwater County, Mahnomen County, Marshall County, Norman County, Pennington County, Red Lake County, Grand Forks County and Traill County.
Polk County map
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The largest city of Polk County is East Grand Forks with a population of 8,401. Other cities include and Fosston population 1,442. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 8,401 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Fosston | 1,442 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 12 to 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Polk County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Polk County decreased by 2.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,600 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,540 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,511 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,639 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,496 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,497 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,698 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,637 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,411 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,364 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,900 | -1.48% | estimation process |
People born in Polk County (1)
Tim Finseth was born in Polk County
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Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |