Polk County, Nebraska
Polk County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,406 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,201 inhabitants. Its county seat is Osceola. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Polk County
| Population : | 5,201 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Polk County |
| Area : | 1141 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | James K. Polk |
| Capital : | Osceola |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:38:22 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polk County is located at 41°11'13"N 97°34'6"W (41.1869000, -97.5684200). It has 6 neighbors: Butler County, Hamilton County, Merrick County, Platte County, Seward County and York County.
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The largest city of Polk County is Stromsburg with a population of 1,138. Other cities include and Polk population 307. See all Polk County cities & populated places.
Polk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stromsburg | 1,138 | City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States |
| Osceola | 842 | Township in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Shelby | 694 | Village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States |
| Polk | 307 | Human settlement in Polk County, Nebraska, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Polk County
Polk County has 6 neighbours.
- Butler County county in Nebraska, United States of America
- Hamilton County county in Nebraska, United States
- Merrick County county in Nebraska, United States
- Platte County county in Nebraska, United States
- Seward County county in Nebraska, United States
- York County county in Nebraska, United States
- Osceola
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Polk County decreased by 3.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,406 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,336 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,266 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,242 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,268 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,171 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,190 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,309 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,240 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,213 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,201 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Polk County (2)
People born in Polk County, including Personal secretary to the US President Evelyn Lincoln, politician Harold LeVander, .
List
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 , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 19,707 people.
- Polk County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,835 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
