Polk County, Oregon
Polk County: County in Oregon, United States
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,403 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 87,744 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dallas. The county was created 179 years ago in 1844.
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Quick Facts about Polk County
Population : | 87,744 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Oregon (United States) |
Different from : | Polk County |
Area : | 1927 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
Named for : | James K. Polk |
Capital : | Dallas |
Establishment : | January 01, 1845 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 18:31:15 (26th July 2024) |
Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 14.06% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Polk County is located at 44°54'13"N 123°24'48"W (44.9034800, -123.4133700). It has 6 neighbors: Marion County, Linn County, Benton County, Lincoln County, Tillamook County and Yamhill County.
Polk County map
The largest city of Polk County is Dallas with a population of 17,331. Other cities include, Independence population 10,871, Monmouth population 10,615 and Falls City population 1,056. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Dallas | 17,331 | City in Oregon, USA |
Independence | 10,871 | City in Oregon, USA |
Monmouth | 10,615 | City in Oregon, USA |
Falls City | 1,056 | City in Oregon, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Polk County
Polk County has 6 neighbours.
- Marion County county in Oregon, United States
- Linn County county in Oregon, United States
- Benton County county in Oregon, United States
- Lincoln County county in Oregon, United States
- Tillamook County county in Oregon, United States
- Yamhill County county in Oregon, United States
- Dallas
Demographics
The population of Polk County increased by 14.06% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 75,403 | - | census |
2011 | 75,931 | 0.7% | estimation process |
2012 | 76,209 | 0.36% | estimation process |
2013 | 76,544 | 0.44% | estimation process |
2014 | 77,659 | 1.44% | estimation process |
2015 | 78,962 | 1.65% | estimation process |
2016 | 81,436 | 3.04% | estimation process |
2017 | 83,711 | 2.72% | estimation process |
2018 | 84,992 | 1.51% | estimation process |
2019 | 86,085 | 1.27% | estimation process |
2020 | 87,744 | 1.89% | estimation process |
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- 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.
Oregon Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Multnomah County | 815,637 | County in Oregon, United States |
Portland | 656,751 | The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 603,514 | County in Oregon, United States |
Clackamas County | 421,596 | County in Oregon, United States |
Lane County | 382,986 | County in Oregon, United States |
Marion County | 349,204 | County in Oregon, United States |
Jackson County | 221,844 | County in Oregon, United States |
Deschutes County | 201,769 | County in Oregon, United States |
Salem | 175,891 | The capital of Oregon. |
Eugene | 173,236 | The second most populous city in Oregon. |
Linn County | 131,054 | County in Oregon, United States |
Terrebonne | 117,664 | Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon |
Douglas County | 111,364 | County in Oregon, United States |
Hillsboro | 110,985 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
Gresham | 110,031 | The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon. |
Yamhill County | 107,664 | County in Oregon, United States |