Polk, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Polk, Ohio
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Location of Polk in Ashland County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 306.32/sq mi (118.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44866
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-63996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398993 |
Polk is a small village located in Ashland County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 310 people lived there.
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A Look at Polk's History
Polk was first planned and settled in 1849. Before that, a post office had already opened in the area in 1846. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Polk's Location and Size
Polk is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Polk?
The number of people living in Polk has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1880 | 335 | — | |
| 1890 | 264 | −21.2% | |
| 1900 | 232 | −12.1% | |
| 1910 | 250 | 7.8% | |
| 1920 | 263 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 274 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 275 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 332 | 20.7% | |
| 1960 | 358 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 435 | 21.5% | |
| 1980 | 351 | −19.3% | |
| 1990 | 355 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 357 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 336 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 310 | −7.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 336 people living in Polk. These people lived in 129 different homes, and 87 of these were families. The village had about 332.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Polk were White, making up 97.0% of the population. A small number were African American or from other races. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 34.9%. More than half of the homes, 52.7%, were married couples living together. The average home had 2.60 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The average age of people in the village was 39.3 years old. About 27.1% of residents were under 18. About 11.3% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents, 52.4%, were female, and 47.6% were male.
Famous People from Polk
Polk has been home to some notable individuals:
- Tully "Topsy" Hartsel: He was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. He also became a major general in the military during World War II.
- Stanley Eric Reinhart: He was a commander during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Polk (Ohio) para niños
