Georgia

Polk

42,853
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Polk

Polk, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 6,295. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,853.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,853
201041,475
200038,127
199033,815
198032,386
197029,656
196028,015
195030,976
194028,467
193025,141
192020,357
191020,203
190017,856
189014,945
188011,952
18707,822
18606,295
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Polk

National Register of Historic Places listings in Polk, Georgia.

Rockmart Woman's Club
Rockmart
Cedartown Commercial Historic District
Cedartown
Hawkes Children's Library
Cedartown
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Frequently asked about Polk

When does Polk first appear in the US census?
Polk, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 6,295.
What is the population of Polk?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Polk had a recorded population of 42,853.
How many historic places are in Polk?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Polk, Georgia.
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