Polk County, Iowa
Polk County is located in Iowa. About 467,711 people live here. Between 2010 and 2020, the population grew from 430,640 to 492,401. The region is at 279 meters above sea level. The area covers about 1,533.0 square kilometers. The region is divided into 12 Municipalities. The region was founded in 1846. The name originates from James K. Polk (President of the United States from 1845 to 1849) Polk County is county in Iowa, United States. More information at www.polkcountyiowa.gov.
Polk County – Facts
| Population | 492401 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1533 km² |
| Subregions | 12 |
| Named after | James K. Polk |
| Year built | 1846 |
| Elevation | 279 m |
| Located in | Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Native name | Polk County |
| Website | https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/ |
Data source: Wikidata (CC0)
Photos from Polk County
Municipalities in Polk County, Iowa
Public transit map Polk County Legend | Railway | |
| Bus | |
| Streetcar |
Bicycle map Polk County Legend | Bike path | |
| Bike lane on roadway | |
| Cycling allowed on bus lane | |
| Bicycle street | |
| Open to cyclists | |
| Open to cyclists, good path | |
| Cycling prohibited | |
| Cobblestone |
| Long-distance bike route | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance bike route |
Pedestrian map Polk County Legend | Path |
| Long-distance hiking trail | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance hiking trail | ||
| Pedestrians prohibited |