| One of the
great things about working in Polk County is living in Polk County!
Located in the center of Florida's citrus belt, Polk County green
landscape is dotted with more than 600 spring-fed lakes where
boating, water-skiing and fishing are popular activities. Local
attractions, such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens
and Bok Tower Gardens, take advantage of the beautiful county side
and lush vegetation.
The area's 485,000 residents live in
17 small cities and towns where friendliness and Southern
hospitality are a way of life. The mild Florida climate allows
year-round outdoor activities, including major and minor league
baseball. A variety of musical and theatrical groups perform
throughout the county, and The Lakeland Center attracts top-name
entertainment.
Polk County is only an hour away from
great cultural and sporting events in Orlando and Tampa, and less
than two hours from the beaches on either coast.
Population of Polk
County communities
|
Community |
|
Population |
|
Auburndale |
|
9,994 |
|
Davenport |
|
2,138 |
| Haines
City |
|
14,164 |
| Lake
Alfred |
|
3,904 |
| Lake
Hamilton |
|
1,172 |
| Lakeland |
|
78,450 |
| Polk
City |
|
1,902 |
| Winter
Haven |
|
26,182 |
Source: The Bureau of Economic &
Business Research, University of Florida
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