Polk, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Polk, Pennsylvania
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Polk State School Administration Building
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Location of Polk in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
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 Polk, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Venango |
| Settled | 1839 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 634 |
| • Density | 312.62/sq mi (120.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16342
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-61936 |
Polk is a small town, called a borough, located in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 703 people lived there.
Polk is known for the Polk State Center. This special facility opened in 1897. It was created to help people who needed extra support with their learning and daily lives. In 2019, the state of Pennsylvania decided to close the center. However, many families and local residents disagreed with this plan. They took legal action to try and keep the facility open.
Where is Polk Located?
Polk is found in Pennsylvania at coordinates 41°22′18″N 79°55′46″W / 41.37167°N 79.92944°W. It covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
How Many People Live in Polk?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,037 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,066 | 99.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,662 | 28.8% | |
| 1930 | 3,337 | 25.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,690 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,004 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,574 | −10.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,673 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,884 | −48.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,267 | −32.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,031 | −18.6% | |
| 2010 | 816 | −20.9% | |
| 2020 | 703 | −13.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 698 | −14.5% | |
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The number of people living in Polk has changed over the years. In 1900, there were just over 1,000 residents. The population grew quite a bit, reaching its highest point in 1950 with over 4,000 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2020, about 703 people called Polk home.
In 2000, there were 1,031 people living in Polk. Most residents were White, with a smaller number of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 32% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The median age in Polk in 2000 was 46 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older. About 11.6% of the population was under 18.
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Polk State School Administration Building
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Location of Polk in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
