Polk City, Florida

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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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Polk City is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,516 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,515. [ [http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Florida, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2004] ] Polk City was incorporated in 1925 and, like the county, is named after James Knox Polk, the eleventh president of the United States.

Polk City is governed by a five-person council who elect a mayor and vice mayor from their membership. [ [http://www.mypolkcity.org Official website for Polk City] ]

The fictional Orlampa, Florida is in Polk City, the eccentric mayor of Orlampa is Kermit Weeks.

Geography

Polk City is located at coor dms|28|10|48|N|81|49|35|W|city (28.180052, -81.826318)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²), all land. The area where Polk City is located contains the highest elevations of the Floridan Aquifer.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,516 people, 542 households, and 422 families residing in the town. The population density was 760.2/km² (1,966.2/mi²). There were 596 housing units at an average density of 298.9/km² (773.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.13% White, 1.91% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 1.78% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.11% of the population.

There were 542 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,083, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $28,158 versus $20,579 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,108. About 13.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Polk City Elementary is the town's lone school which incorporates grades kindergarten through fifth. The school also has a school run Pre-K program. Throughout the year the PTSA hosts various activities and fairs most notably a Halloween Carnival and a Christmas Parade through the town's main streets where all proceeds go to help with the school's education budget.

Polk City Elementary is also known for assisting scouts obtain rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Many of the school's courtyards have been beautified by scouts looking for a final service project.

Recreation

While small in both size and population Polk City offers its residents a vast array of activities throughout the year. For children there are Tee-Ball and Little League as well as a Pee-Wee football league. Also, there is a yearly Founder's Day festival in midtown park located at the beginning of General James A. Van Fleet State Trail.

Finally, due to its location in the Green Swamp area of Florida outside the city limits is are home to swamp lands with a vast array of vegetation and wildlife which can viewed while traveling along the General James A. Van Fleet State Trail.

Attractions and Points of Interest

* Fantasy of Flight
* General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

References

External links

* [http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/maps/local/polk/Polk_City.htm Map of Polk City in 1927]