Where is Polk County, North Carolina?
Polk County is a county equivalent area found in North Carolina, USA. The county government of Polk is found in the county seat of Columbus.
With a total 617.8 sq. km of land and water area, Polk County, North Carolina is the 2966th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 20,357 people, Polk County has a total 11391 households earning 44745 on average per year.
Polk County, North Carolina - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 37149 |
| Area Codes | 828 |
| Time Zone | EST |
| Major Cities | Tryon (population: 6,507), Columbus (population: 6,296), Mill Spring (population: 4,451), Saluda (population: 3,371) |
| Land Area | 7,860 sq miles |
| Water Area | 238 sq miles |
| Household Income | $44,745 |
| Housing Units | 11,391 |
| Median Home Value | $170,200 |
| High School Grads | 87% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 27% of population |
| Retail Spending | $5,764 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $15,539 per capita |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.