Polk City, Florida facts for kids
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Polk City, Florida
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| City of Polk City | |
Polk City Government Center as seen from Florida State Road 559
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| Motto(s):
"Peace & Serenity"
"Building Today For A Better Today" |
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Incorporated (Town) | April 3, 1925 |
| Incorporated (City) | 2005 |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.08 sq mi (13.17 km2) |
| • Land | 4.50 sq mi (11.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,713 |
| • Density | 602.22/sq mi (232.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33868
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-57950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407139 |
| Website | Polk City Florida Official Website: http://www.mypolkcity.org/ |
Polk City is a small city in Polk County, Florida, in the U.S.. It's part of a larger area that includes Lakeland and Winter Haven. In 2020, about 2,713 people lived there.
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History of Polk City
Polk City first became a town in 1925. Later, in 2005, it officially changed its status to a city. The city got its name from Polk County. The county itself was named after James Knox Polk, who was the 11th President of the United States.
Where is Polk City Located?
Polk City is located in central Florida. Its exact coordinates are 28°10′49″N 81°49′47″W / 28.18028°N 81.82972°W.
The city covers about 11.67 square kilometers (4.50 square miles) of land. It is part of the Central Florida Highlands, which means the land is mostly flat with some gentle rolling hills.
Polk City's Climate
Polk City has a warm and humid climate. Summers are hot and sticky, while winters are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Polk City?
This section shows how Polk City's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 222 | — | |
| 1940 | 195 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 171 | −12.3% | |
| 1960 | 203 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 151 | −25.6% | |
| 1980 | 576 | 281.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,439 | 149.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,516 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,562 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,713 | 73.7% | |
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Population Details from 2010 and 2020
The tables below show the different groups of people living in Polk City, based on the U.S. Census.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,323 | 1,711 | 84.70% | 63.07% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 103 | 0.90% | 3.80% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 10 | 0.19% | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 9 | 42 | 0.58% | 1.55% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 16 | 0.00% | 0.59% |
| Two or more races/multiracial (NH) | 24 | 96 | 1.54% | 3.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 189 | 735 | 12.10% | 27.09% |
| Total | 1,562 | 2,713 |
In 2020, there were 2,713 people living in Polk City. These people made up 945 households, with 661 of them being families. In 2010, there were 1,562 people, 659 households, and 456 families.
Fun Things to Do in Polk City
Yearly Events and Festivals
Polk City hosts a special event called Founder's Day every year. It takes place in Midtown Park, which is at the start of the General James A. Van Fleet State Trail.
Museums and Interesting Places
- Fantasy of Flight: This is an aviation-themed attraction that shows visitors what early flight was like, including planes from World War I and World War II. It closed in 2014 but was planned to reopen in a smaller way.
- Polk City Community Library: This is a public library where you can use computers for free and borrow books from other libraries. It's located at 215 S. Bougainvillea Avenue.
Sports and Activities
Even though Polk City is a small place, it offers many activities for its residents. Kids can join in sports like Tee-Ball and Little League baseball, and Pee-Wee football.
Getting Around Polk City
Major Roads and Highways
I-4: This is a big highway just south of the city. It goes west to Lakeland and Tampa, and east to Orlando.
SR 33: Also known as Commonwealth Avenue, this road goes south to Lakeland and north through the Green Swamp towards Groveland.
SR 559: This road leads south to I-4 and Auburndale.
See also
In Spanish: Polk City (Florida) para niños
