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
County Details
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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