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Polk County


Origin of the Name

Polk County was named after James Knox Polk, the eleventh president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849.

Polk County

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County Seat Livingston

Established 1846

Population 50,123

Median Age 43.4

Land Area 1057.05 sq mi

Water Area 52.62 sq mi

Total Area 1109.66 sq mi

Percent Urban 11.16%

Percent Rural 88.84%

Latitude, Longitude 30.7151° N, 94.8106° W