Polk City, Florida
Polk City: City in Polk County, Florida, United States
About
Polk City is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,562 and a population density of 119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,884 inhabitants.
The city was created 100 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Polk City
| Population : | 2,884 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 33868 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 863 |
| Area : | 13.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1925 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:32:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 220 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 45.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk City is located at 28°10'57"N 81°49'26"W (28.1825100, -81.8239700).
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Official website of Polk City
Demographics
The population of Polk City increased by 45.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,562 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,705 | 8.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,718 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,730 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,800 | 3.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,868 | 3.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,963 | 4.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,134 | 8.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,432 | 12.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,724 | 10.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,884 | 5.55% | estimation process |
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Schools in Polk City
College & universities near Polk City, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482936 | Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland (FL) | 33805-8531 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Polk City, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAK | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
| LKL | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
| WTH | Winter Haven | 1800 7th St SW | RAIL |
| DDE | Dade City, Florida | 14218 US Highway 98 | OTHER |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Polk City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Polk City Post Office | Polk City (FL) | 33868 |
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Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , FL. (more)
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Polk City distances to largest Florida cities
