Polk, Ohio
Polk: Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
About
Polk is a city located in the county of Ashland in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,132 and a population density of 795 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,935 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Polk
| Population : | 1,935 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Ashland County |
| Postal code : | 44866 |
| Area : | 2.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,270 feet / 387 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:46:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 721 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk is located at 40°56'40"N 82°12'56"W (40.9445000, -82.2154400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Polk decreased by 10.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,132 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,994 | -6.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,968 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,969 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,958 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,961 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,959 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,949 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,938 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,938 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,935 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Schools in Polk
College & universities near Polk, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201104 | Ashland University | Ashland (OH) | 44805 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Polk, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- 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 , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 534 people.
- Polk , Nebraska human settlement in Polk County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 307 people.
Other cities in Ashland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ashland County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 19,973 | City in Ohio |
| Loudonville | 2,622 | Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States |
| Sullivan | 2,621 | Township of Ohio |
| Ruggles | 999 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Perrysville | 718 | Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Mifflin | 710 | Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Jeromesville | 551 | Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Savannah | 416 | Village in Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Polk distances to largest Ohio cities
