Polk, NE County is a small and rural town that has a population of 5,223 people, with a population density of 12 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Polk offers a variety of amenities and services to its residents. Local businesses include grocery stores, restaurants, hardware and clothing stores, auto repair shops and much more. Outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, swimming and hiking can be enjoyed all year round in the county. There are also various organizations and clubs established in the community such as 4H Clubs, Lions Clubs International and Chambers of Commerce available to local citizens. Furthermore, sporting events like golf tournaments or high school football games can be found taking place across the county during the summer months.
The population in Polk County is 5,223. There are 12 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Polk County is 44.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Polk County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Polk County
- 59.1% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 31.5% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Polk County
- 92.9% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.8% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander