Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL

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2023 Population
158,466
0.571% 1-year growth
2023 Median Age
37.9
1.07% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.5%
9.07% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$75,993
5.06% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$272,800
12.3% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 158k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $75,993. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL grew from 157,567 to 158,466, a 0.571% increase and its median household income grew from $72,336 to $75,993, a 5.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.73%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (8.21%), Other (Hispanic) (8.15%), and White (Hispanic) (6.23%).

20.9% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are Traviss Technical College (295 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $272,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 158k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.1% of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (16k people).

In 2023, there were 6.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.3k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are Spanish (26,555 households), Haitian (691 households), and Gujarati (438 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%
2023 Citizenship
94.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.7% of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    95.3k ± 3.12k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    15.4k ± 2.08k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13k ± 1.89k
24.4%
Hispanic Population
38.6k people

In 2023, there were 6.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.3k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.4% of the people in N/A are hispanic (38.6k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

10.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16k people
9.71%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
15.3k people

As of 2023, 10.1% of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL residents (16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 9.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    26,555 households (17.8%)
  2. Haitian
    691 households (0.463%)
  3. Gujarati
    438 households (0.294%)

20.9% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in N/A was Spanish. 17.8% of the households in N/A reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,517 ± 318
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,992 ± 459
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,504 ± 300

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

72.1k
2023 Value
3.75%
1 Year growth
± 3.75%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.75%, from 69.5k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,389 people), Retail salespersons (2,068 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,062 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k
2023 Value
3.75%
1 Year growth
± 3.75%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.75%, from 69.5k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Construction (5,479 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,873 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,599 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,807
Median earning men ± $1,864
$38,550
Median earning women ± $2,250

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,375), Public Administration ($64,369), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,957), Construction ($46,643), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,388).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL awarded 295 degrees. The student population of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 310 male students and 202 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are White (126 and 42.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (100 and 33.9%), Black or African American (54 and 18.3%), and Two or More Races (10 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Traviss Technical College (295 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are Phlebotamy Technician (72 and 24.4%), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (27 and 9.15%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (25 and 8.47%).

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $272,800 in 2023, which is 0.899 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $242,900 to $272,800, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 74.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$272,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,778
$41,341
Median Property Taxes
±$1,547
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Rent vs Own

74.2%
Homeownership
2023
70.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 74.2% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$75,993
Median Household Income
± $2,781
55.7k
Number of Households
± 1,970

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.7k households in N/A grew to $75,993 from the previous year's value of $72,336.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.1%)
  3. Carpooled (9.25%)

In 2023, 77.3% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.25%).

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Commute Time

27.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.6%
Uninsured
46.5%
Employer Coverage
15.3%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
1.62%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 2.45% from 12.9% to 12.6%.

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