Polk, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Polk, Nebraska
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Downtown Polk
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Location of Polk, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
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| • Total | 346 |
| • Density | 707.57/sq mi (272.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68654
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-39660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398994 |
Polk is a small village located in Polk County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 346 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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A Look Back: Polk's History
Polk became an official village in 1906. This happened when the railroad tracks were built and reached this area. The railroad helped the village grow and connect with other places.
Exploring Polk's Geography
Polk is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Polk? Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 396 | — | |
| 1920 | 561 | 41.7% | |
| 1930 | 532 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 493 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 508 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 433 | −14.8% | |
| 1970 | 413 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 440 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 345 | −21.6% | |
| 2000 | 322 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 322 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 346 | 7.5% | |
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Polk's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 322 people living in Polk. These people made up 152 households and 91 families. The village had about 657 people per square mile, which is called population density. There were also 180 housing units.
Most of the people in Polk were White, making up 98.4% of the population. A small number were Native American or Asian. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 152 households, about 21.7% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 51.3%, were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a female householder (5.3%) or a male householder (3.3%). About 38.2% of all households were individuals living alone. Many of these individuals (21.7%) were 65 years old or older.
The average household in Polk had about 2.12 people. The average family had about 2.78 people.
Age and Gender in Polk
The average age of people in Polk was 49 years old. About 19.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. A small group, 4.1%, were between 18 and 24. About 20.8% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 32.9%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 22.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.1% of the village's population was male, and 51.9% was female.
Famous People from Polk
Polk has been home to a few interesting people:
- John N. Norton: He was a politician who served in the state government.
- James Wilson: He was a famous long-distance motorcyclist and writer in the 1920s and 1930s.
See also
In Spanish: Polk (Nebraska) para niños
