Polk County, Florida

Total Population: 760,961

County Seat: Bartow

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Median Home Value

$240,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,644

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)52.6%
Hispanic or Latino27.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.2%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

19.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.8%

No Health Insurance

13.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,644

Mean Household Income

$84,031

Per Capita Income

$31,927

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$240,000

Median Rent

$1,272/mo

Total Housing Units

329,750

Owner-Occupied

70.0%

Renter-Occupied

30.0%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Married Couple Households

48.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.5%

Average Household Size

2.69

Broadband Internet Access

88.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12105.