Polk County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°17′N 82°10′W / 35.28°N 82.17°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Named for | Colonel William Polk |
| Seat | Columbus |
| Largest municipality | Tryon |
| Area | |
• Total | 238.45 sq mi (617.6 km2) |
| • Land | 237.69 sq mi (615.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2) 0.32% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,328 |
• Estimate (2023) | 20,060  |
| • Density | 81/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,328.[1] Its county seat is Columbus.[2]
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