Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County, Wisconsin | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 45°28′N 92°26′W / 45.46°N 92.44°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Named after | James K. Polk |
| Seat | Balsam Lake |
| Largest city | Amery |
| Area | |
• Total | 956 sq mi (2,480 km2) |
| • Land | 914 sq mi (2,370 km2) |
| • Water | 42 sq mi (110 km2) 4.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 44,977 |
• Estimate (2024) | 45,831 |
| • Density | 49.2/sq mi (19.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 7th |
| Website | www |
Polk County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,977. Its county seat is Balsam Lake. The county was created in 1853 and named for United States President James K. Polk.