Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,221.[1] The county seat is Mena.[2] Polk County was founded on November 30, 1844, and named for James Polk, 11th President of the United States (1845–1849).
Polk County | |
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Coordinates: 34°30′07″N 94°14′27″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
Founded | November 30, 1844 |
Named for | James K. Polk |
Seat | Mena |
Largest city | Mena |
Area | |
• Total | 862 sq mi (2,230 km2) |
• Land | 858 sq mi (2,220 km2) |
• Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 0.6% |
Population | |
• Total | 19,221 |
• Density | 22/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
References
- "QuickFacts: Polk County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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