Polk, Missouri
Polk: county in Missouri, United States
About
Polk is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 768. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 732 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Polk
| Population | 732 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Polk County |
| Different from | Polk County |
| Area | 1664 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7292,-93.2994 |
| Named for | James K. Polk |
| Capital | Bolivar |
| Establishment | January 05, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:30:05 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 65727 |
| Population growth | -4.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Polk is located at 37°43'45"N 93°17'58"W (37.7292000, -93.2993600). It has 5 neighbors: Cedar County, Dade County, Dallas County, Hickory County and Saint Clair County.
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
7-Day Forecast- Bolivar
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Polk decreased by 4.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 768 | - | census |
| 2011 | 762 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 759 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 747 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 739 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 738 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 738 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 737 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 738 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 738 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 732 | -0.82% | estimation process |
People born in Polk (2)
People born in Polk, including Confederate Army soldier Burton Allen Holder, politician Hannibal Blair, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Polk, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490203 | Bolivar Technical College | Bolivar (MO) | 65613-8095 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Polk, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SED | Sedalia | 100 block of Main Street, through parking lot | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Polk.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Post Office | Pittsburg (MO) | 65724 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Polk, Ohio human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,935 people.
- Polk, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 768 people.
- Polk, Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 534 people.
- Polk, Nebraska human settlement in Polk County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 307 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | 11,196 | State of Venezuela |
| Humansville | 1,070 | City in Polk County, Missouri, United States |
| Pleasant Hope | 610 | City in Polk County, Missouri, United States |
| Fair Play | 488 | City in Polk County, Missouri, United States |
| Morrisville | 398 | City in Missouri |
| Halfway | 179 | Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Flemington | 146 | Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Aldrich | 81 | Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Goodnight | 18 | Village in Missouri, United States |