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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3117,-87.6084 |
| Altitude | 2,369 feet / 722 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:38:42 (8th November 2026) |
| Population growth | -5.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 34℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Polk is located at 41°18'42"N 87°36'30"W (41.3117000, -87.6083700).
Polk map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Polk decreased by 5.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 563 | - | census |
| 2011 | 566 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 558 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 555 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 549 | -1.08% | 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 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Polk, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Polk, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Polk.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Beecher Post Office | Beecher (IL) | 60401 |
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 |
| Shorewood | 17,495 | Village in Illinois |
| Channahon | 13,409 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| 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 |
| Monee | 5,029 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Beecher | 4,385 | City in United States of America |