Polk County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cedartown, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 44,610 residents in 2024, up from 42,848 in 2020. It covers about 310 square miles of land and was created in 1851.
- County seatCedartown
- Population (2024 estimate)44,610
- Land area310 square miles
- Created1851
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Polk County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Polk County
Polk County has 5 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cedartown (county seat) | 10,313 | |
| Rockmart | 5,284 | |
| Aragon | 1,503 | |
| Braswell | 368 | Partly in Paulding County |
| Taylorsville | 265 | Partly in Bartow County |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 27, US 278
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 6, SR 100, SR 101, SR 113
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Paulding Forest WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Euharlee Creek, Cedar Creek, Lake Creek, Hills Creek, Fish Creek and Little Cedar Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Polk County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Polk County borders Bartow County, Floyd County, Haralson County, Paulding County, Cherokee County, AL and Cleburne County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Polk County, Georgia?
Cedartown is the county seat of Polk County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Polk County, Georgia?
Polk County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Cedartown, Rockmart, Aragon, Braswell and Taylorsville.
What counties border Polk County?
Polk County borders Bartow County, Floyd County, Haralson County, Paulding County, Cherokee County, AL and Cleburne County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Polk County?
Yes. The Polk County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Polk County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 44,610 people lived in Polk County on July 1, 2024, up from 42,848 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)