Polk County, Georgia
Polk County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,853.[1] The county seat is Cedartown.[2] The county was created on December 20, 1851.
Polk County, Georgia | |
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Location in the state of Georgia | |
Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | December 20, 1851 |
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Seat | Cedartown |
Largest City | Cedartown |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
312 sq mi (808 km²) 310 sq mi (803 km²) 1.8 sq mi (5 km²), 0.6% |
Population - (2020) - Density |
42,853 138/sq mi (53/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: http://www.polkgeorgia.org/ | |
Named for: James K. Polk |
Polk County, Georgia Media
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Polk County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.