Polk, Illinois
Polk: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Polk is a city located in the county of Will in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 563. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 534 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Polk
| Population : | 534 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Will County |
| Altitude : | 2,369 feet / 722 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:28:04 (25th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -5.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk is located at 41°18'42"N 87°36'30"W (41.3117000, -87.6083700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Polk decreased by 5.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 563 | - | census |
| 2011 | 566 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 558 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 555 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 549 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 546 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 545 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 544 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 542 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 538 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 534 | -0.75% | estimation process |
Schools in Polk
College & universities near Polk, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145336 | Governors State University | University Park (IL) | 60484 |
| 488396 | Phipps Academy of Barbering | Richton Park (IL) | 60471-1404 |
| 148007 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights (IL) | 60411-8226 |
| 150428 | Don Roberts School of Hair Design | Schererville (IN) | 46375 |
| 487968 | CAAN Academy of Nursing | Matteson (IL) | 60443-3821 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Polk, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- 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 , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 732 people.
- Polk , Nebraska human settlement in Polk County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 307 people.
Other cities in Will County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Will County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 85,583 | The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Bolingbrook | 74,025 | Town in Illinois |
| Lockport | 59,877 | The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Romeoville | 39,770 | Town |
| New Lenox | 27,088 | Village in Illinois |
| Homer Glen | 24,281 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Crest Hill | 21,153 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Mokena | 20,050 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Goodings Grove | 18,569 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Shorewood | 17,495 | Village in Illinois |
| Channahon | 13,409 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Frankfort Square | 9,276 | Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Manhattan | 8,798 | Village in Illinois |
| Crete | 8,493 | Town in the U. |
| Braidwood | 6,148 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Wilmington | 5,597 | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States |
