Polk County, Wisconsin is a vibrant and growing community located along the beautiful St. Croix River. Home to 44,806 people as of 2019, Polk County offers many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking and even snowmobiling in the winter months. The county is also home to a number of local businesses including Ray’s Supermarket, Pure Barre Hudson and Fisk Tire Service. Other organizations and events in the area include the Balsam Lake Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Lakes Area Music Festival and the annual Winterfest at Big Rock Ski Resort. There are also several local sporting events held throughout the year including hockey games at the Balsam Lake Community Center and football games for both St. Croix Central High School and Unity High School.
The population in Polk County is 44,806. There are 49 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Polk County is 46.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Polk County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Polk County
- 57.5% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Polk County
- 95.3% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander