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POLK COUNTY

County History: Formed in 1855 from Henderson and Rutherford Counties.  Named for Colonel William Polk, Revolutionary War officer.


Population:
(U.S. Census)
1900 7,004
1920 8,832
1940 11,874
1960 11,395
1980 12,984
2000 18,324
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