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What This Bill Does
This document provides a factual overview of Polk County, Florida, including its history, geography, population statistics, and administrative details. It serves as a general reference for the county's current status and foundational information.
This document provides the baseline demographic and geographic data for Polk County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and administrative operations for its estimated 874,790 residents.
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Polk County Residents
Residents are subject to the administrative and geographic jurisdiction of the county government.
Key Facts
- Polk County was founded on February 8, 1861.
- The county seat is located in Bartow.
- The largest city in the county is Lakeland.
- The 2020 census recorded a population of 725,046.
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- The 2025 population estimate is 874,790.
- The total area of the county is 2,011 square miles, consisting of 1,798 square miles of land and 213 square miles of water.
- The county is served by area code 863.
- The county is located within the 9th, 11th, 15th, and 18th Congressional districts.
- The center of Florida's population is located within the county near Lake Wales.
- The county comprises the Lakeland–Winter Haven metropolitan statistical area.
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