The 2000 Census showed that Polk County had a population of 18,324 people. This represented 0.23% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 83rd most populous county (out of 100 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Polk had a population of 19,255 people. This is an increase of 5.08% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 20,510 | +11.93% | +6.52% since 2009 |
2009 | 19,255 | +5.08% | +0.12% since 2008 |
2008 | 19,232 | +4.96% | +0.49% since 2007 |
2007 | 19,138 | +4.44% | +0.46% since 2006 |
2006 | 19,050 | +3.96% | +1.01% since 2005 |
2005 | 18,859 | +2.92% | +0.46% since 2004 |
2004 | 18,773 | +2.45% | +0.66% since 2003 |
2003 | 18,650 | +1.78% | |
2002 | 18,642 | +1.74% | +0.53% since 2001 |
2001 | 18,544 | +1.2% | +1.2% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 18,324 | The Last Census |
Polk County had 9,192 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Polk County has a total area<3> of 238.6 square miles [617 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.75 square miles [1.93 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Polk County had a population density of 77 people per square mile [29.74 people/km²], making it the state's 63rd most densely populated county (out of 100 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Polk County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Polk and the state of North Carolina. Click here for the Polk County QuickFact (QF-37149).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Polk County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
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