Polk, Wisconsin is a small town located in the northwest of the state. With a population of just under 4,000 people and a population density of 130 people per square mile, it is among the least densely populated areas in the US. However, the locals make up for this with their spirit and pride in their community. Polk's economy is based on local businesses such as Dairyland Superstore and Emerald City Antiques. Year round outdoor activities are available to residents, including biking along the Great River State Trail and fishing at Beaver Dam Lake. The town also has several organizations such as Polk Fire Department and Lions Club International which work to serve the community. In addition to these activities, local sporting events such as high school baseball games are popular among residents too.
The population in Polk is 3,982. There are 128 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Polk is 51, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Polk is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Polk
- 74.1% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 36.7% are married with children
- 4.8% have children, but are single
Race in Polk
- 93.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander