Polk County, North Carolina

Polk County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 19,328 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Columbus.[2]

Polk County
County
Polk County Courthouse in Columbus
Polk County Courthouse in Columbus
Map of North Carolina highlighting Polk County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°16′40″N 82°10′03″W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1855
Named forColonel William Polk
SeatColumbus
Largest townTryon
Area
 • Total238.45 sq mi (617.6 km2)
 • Land237.69 sq mi (615.6 km2)
 • Water0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2)  0.32%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,328
 • Density81.32/sq mi (31.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.polknc.gov

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Polk County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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