Polk County, Georgia

Polk County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,475.[1] The county seat is Cedartown.[2] The county was created on December 20, 1851 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly and named after James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States.[3]

Polk County
U.S. county
Polk County Courthouse in Cedartown
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°00′N 85°11′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 20, 1851
Named forJames K. Polk
SeatCedartown
Largest cityCedartown
Area
 • Total312 sq mi (810 km2)
 • Land310 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Water1.8 sq mi (5 km2)  0.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
42,470
 • Density134/sq mi (52/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district14th
Websitewww.polkgeorgia.org
The Polk County Historical Marker

Polk County comprises the Cedartown, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Atlanta-Athens-Clarke County-Sandy Springs, GA Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 312 square miles (810 km2), of which 310 square miles (800 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]

Most of eastern Polk County, centered on Rockmart, is located in the Etowah River sub-basin of the ACT River Basin (Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin), while most of western Polk County, centered on Cedartown, is located in the Upper Coosa River sub-basin of the same ACT River Basin. Small slivers of the southern edges of the county are located in the Upper Tallapoosa River sub-basin of the same larger ACT River Basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18606,295—
18707,82224.3%
188011,95252.8%
189014,94525.0%
190017,85619.5%
191020,20313.1%
192020,3570.8%
193025,14123.5%
194028,46713.2%
195030,9768.8%
196028,015−9.6%
197029,6565.9%
198032,3869.2%
199033,8154.4%
200038,12712.8%
201041,4758.8%
2018 (est.)42,470[6]2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 38,127 people, 14,012 households, and 10,340 families living in the county. The population density was 122 people per square mile (47/km2). There were 15,059 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile (19/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.52% White, 13.34% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.62% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 7.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,012 households, out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 13.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.10% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.20 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 95.70 men.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,328, and the median income for a family was $37,847. Males had a median income of $29,985 versus $21,452 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,617. About 11.20% of families and 15.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.70% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 41,475 people, 15,092 households, and 10,908 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 133.6 inhabitants per square mile (51.6/km2). There were 16,908 housing units at an average density of 54.5 per square mile (21.0/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 77.1% white, 12.5% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 11.8% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 17.2% were English, 15.2% were American, 13.0% were Irish, and 5.3% were German.[14]

Of the 15,092 households, 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.7% were non-families, and 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 36.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $38,646 and the median income for a family was $43,172. Males had a median income of $37,070 versus $27,758 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,214. About 15.6% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Recreation

Communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 78.1% 13,589 21.0% 3,658 0.9% 152
2016 77.5% 11,014 20.2% 2,867 2.4% 334
2012 71.9% 9,811 26.5% 3,615 1.6% 222
2008 69.6% 9,850 28.6% 4,052 1.8% 251
2004 68.2% 8,467 31.1% 3,868 0.7% 85
2000 57.7% 5,841 40.7% 4,112 1.6% 163
1996 43.3% 4,130 45.0% 4,298 11.8% 1,122
1992 39.0% 4,158 45.7% 4,872 15.4% 1,638
1988 64.5% 5,454 35.2% 2,977 0.4% 30
1984 62.5% 5,435 37.5% 3,262
1980 34.4% 2,949 63.3% 5,421 2.2% 192
1976 24.1% 1,944 75.9% 6,115
1972 78.9% 4,929 21.1% 1,317
1968 21.7% 1,729 25.2% 2007 53.2% 4,240
1964 41.9% 3,282 58.1% 4,555 0.0% 3
1960 28.6% 1,746 71.4% 4,351
1956 31.8% 2,098 68.2% 4,502
1952 22.6% 1,299 77.4% 4,447
1948 13.2% 491 78.7% 2,918 8.0% 297
1944 14.7% 463 85.4% 2,698
1940 12.9% 401 86.8% 2,693 0.3% 10
1936 12.4% 389 87.5% 2,754 0.1% 4
1932 8.9% 211 91.1% 2,170
1928 62.3% 1,462 37.7% 886
1924 33.4% 481 55.7% 803 10.9% 157
1920 60.4% 1,004 39.6% 658
1916 37.8% 713 62.2% 1,172
1912 42.1% 539 55.1% 706 2.8% 36

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  14. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
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