Polk County, North Carolina

Polk County
County
Polk County Courthouse in Columbus
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°16′40″N 82°10′03″W / 35.277901°N 82.167621°W / 35.277901; -82.167621
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

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]

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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