Profile for Polk County, Wisconsin, WI
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$41,183National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Polk County demographic reports
In 2002, the per capita personal income in Polk County was $24,210. This was an increase of 20.8% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 78% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.
Communities (38)
Historic districts (1)
Hotels (1)
Libraries (10)
Museums (1)
Newspapers (1)
School districts (8)
Ski areas (1)
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29% of Polk County residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Polk County ancestry & family history guide.
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Cemeteries in Polk County include Amery Cemetery, Apple River Cemetery, Balsam Lake Cemetery, Clayton Cemetery, Cushing Cemetery, El Salem Cemetery, Elim Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, Fristad Cemetery, Georgetown Cemetery ... View cemeteries
- Cemetery record compendium
- Wisconsin cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
Communities in Polk County include Alden, Amery, Apple River, Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake, Beaver, Black Brook, Bone Lake, Centuria, Clam Falls ... View communities
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- National Council on Independent Living
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School districts in Polk County include Amery, Clayton, Clear Lake, Frederic, Luck, Osceola, Saint Croix Falls, Unity ... View school districts
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- Air pollution in Polk County
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Search the National Register for historic properties
Libraries in Polk County include Amery Public Library, Balsam Lake Public Library, Centuria Public Library, Clear Lake Public Library, Dresser Public Library, Frederic Public Library, Luck Public Library, Milltown Public Library, Osceola Public Library, Saint Croix Falls Public Library ... View libraries
Newspapers in Polk County include Inter-County Leader ... View newspapers
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Polk County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Polk County political report.
Hotels in Polk County include Holiday Inn Express
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