Polk County , Texas
Polk County: County in Texas, United States
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,413 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,995 inhabitants. Its county seat is Livingston. The county was created 176 years ago in 1845.
Polk County Quick Facts
| Population : | 52,995 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Polk County |
| Area : | 2874 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.74% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.26% |
| Named for : | James K. Polk |
| Capital : | Livingston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:15:35 (25th May 2022) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk County is located at 30°47'34"N 94°49'48"W (30.7927200, -94.8300200). It has 5 neighbors: Liberty County, Angelina County, Hardin County, San Jacinto County and Trinity County.
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The largest city of Polk County is Onalaska with a population of 3,167. Other cities include, Corrigan population 1,702, Goodrich population 338 and Seven Oaks population 131. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Polk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Livingston | 8,071 | Census designated place |
| Livingston | 5,503 | Texan town |
| Onalaska | 3,167 | City in Polk County, Texas, United States |
| Corrigan | 1,702 | City in Polk County, Texas, United States of America |
| Goodrich | 338 | City in Texas, United States |
| Seven Oaks | 131 | City in Polk County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Polk County
Polk County has 5 neighbours.
- Liberty County county in Texas, United States
- Angelina County county in Texas, United States
- Hardin County county in Texas, United States
- San Jacinto County county in Texas, United States
- Trinity County county in Texas, United States
- Livingston
Demographics
The population of Polk County increased by 14.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 45,413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,580 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,510 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,522 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,813 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,613 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,656 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,990 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,955 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,353 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,995 | 3.1% | estimation process |
People born in Polk County (2)
People born in Polk County, including recording artist; country and western singer, songwriter, and pianist Moon Mullican, football player Olen Underwood, .
List
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- Polk County , Florida county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 744,552 people.
- Polk County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 494,281 people.
- Polk County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 87,744 people.
- 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.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
