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Polk Correctional Institution is a state prison located in Polk County, Florida. Rated capacity: 1,208. Reported population: 1,032. Security level: Close. Data sourced from the HIFLD Prison Boundaries open dataset.
The Polk Correctional Institution is a state prison for men located in Polk City, Polk County, Florida, owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. This facility has a mix of security levels, including minimum, medium, and close, and houses adult male prisoners. Polk first opened in 1978, and has a maximum capacity of 1,208 prisoners.
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Capacity
1,208
Current population
1,032
Occupancy
85%
Year opened
1978
Operational
Figures from official sources · verified 2 Jun 2026 · methodology
Population held
Mixed/unknown
Opened
1978
Region
Florida
Security level
Close
Death-row facility
No
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World Prisons. (2026). Polk Correctional Institution. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from https://worldprisons.com/prisons/polk-correctional-institution
"Polk Correctional Institution." World Prisons. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://worldprisons.com/prisons/polk-correctional-institution.
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title = {Polk Correctional Institution},
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urldate = {2026-07-21}
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