Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,662 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,707 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mena. The county was created 180 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Polk County
| Population : | 19,707 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Polk County |
| Area : | 2234 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | James K. Polk |
| Capital : | Mena |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1844 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:01:02 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk County is located at 34°29'9"N 94°13'41"W (34.4858400, -94.2280700). It has 7 neighbors: Howard County, Montgomery County, Pike County, Scott County, Sevier County, Le Flore County and McCurtain County.
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The largest city of Polk County is Mena with a population of 5,410. Other cities include, Wickes population 741, Grannis population 566 and Vandervoort population 85. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mena | 5,410 | City in Arkansas |
| Wickes | 741 | Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Grannis | 566 | City in Polk County, Arkansas, United States |
| Hatfield | 378 | Town in Polk County, Arkansas, United States |
| Cove | 370 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Vandervoort | 85 | Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Polk County has 7 neighbours.
- Howard County county in Arkansas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Arkansas, United States
- Pike County county in Arkansas, United States
- Scott County county in Arkansas, United States
- Sevier County county in Arkansas, United States
- Le Flore County county in Oklahoma, United States
- McCurtain County county in Oklahoma, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Polk County decreased by 4.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,662 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,558 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,420 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,342 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,249 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,194 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,145 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,147 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,019 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,964 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,707 | -1.3% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Polk County , Florida county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 744,552 people.
- Polk County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 494,281 people.
- Polk County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 87,744 people.
- Polk County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 52,995 people.
- Polk County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 43,794 people.
- Polk County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 42,840 people.
- Polk County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 32,490 people.
- Polk County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 30,900 people.
- Polk County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 21,030 people.
- Polk County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,835 people.
- Polk County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,201 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
