Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,205 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,794 inhabitants. Its county seat is Balsam Lake. The county was created 173 years ago in 1852.
County Snapshot
Polk County at a glance
Polk County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
ClaytonPopulation 4,227
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Polk County
| Population | 43,794 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Polk County |
| Area | 2477 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4614,-92.4414 |
| Named for | James K. Polk |
| Official language | English |
| Capital | Balsam Lake |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:20:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Polk County is located at 45°27'41"N 92°26'29"W (45.4614200, -92.4413900). It has 7 neighbors: Chisago County, Pine County, Washington County, Barron County, Burnett County, Dunn County and Saint Croix County.
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The largest city of Polk County is Clayton with a population of 4,227. Other cities include, Amery population 2,799, Little Falls population 1,602, Balsam Lake population 1,419 and Milltown population 1,233. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 4,227 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Osceola | 2,892 | Township in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Amery | 2,799 | City in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Little Falls | 1,602 | Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Balsam Lake | 1,419 | Civil town in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Milltown | 1,233 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Croix Falls | 1,157 | City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Frederic | 1,080 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Luck | 935 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Clear Lake | 908 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Centuria | 905 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Dresser | 864 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Sand Lake | 827 | Human settlement in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| West Sweden | 705 | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Clam Falls | 590 | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| McKinley | 434 | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of snow showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Polk County
Official Website- Balsam Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Polk County decreased by 0.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,205 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,954 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,519 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,313 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,328 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,218 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,224 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,397 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,568 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,783 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,794 | 0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Polk County (1)
American artist (1888-1966) Arnold Franz Brasz was born in Polk County
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