Babson Park, FL

Census Place

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2024 Population

1,093

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.7

46.6% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.4%

7.84% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$48,177

14.7% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$211,100

29% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

499

8.48% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Babson Park, FL 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.

The largest universities in Babson Park, FL are Webber International University (165 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Babson Park, FL was $211,100, and the homeownership rate was 95.8%.

Most people in Babson Park, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Babson Park, FL was 2 cars per household.

United States Florida Polk County, FL Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Polk County (South) PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 8.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (886 people) in Babson Park, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Babson Park, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
886 ± 264
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
107 ± 81
Other (Hispanic)
51 ± 74

9.15%

Hispanic Population

100 people

9.15% of the people in Babson Park, FL are hispanic (100 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Babson Park, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

131 people

9.43%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

109 people

As of 2024, 12% of Babson Park, FL residents (131 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Babson Park, FL was 9.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Babson Park, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Health

95% of the population of Babson Park, FL has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 6.95% on Medicare, 21% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 32.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.69% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.03%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

6.95%

Medicare

21%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Babson Park, FL grew by 53.1% from 3.29% to 5.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Babson Park, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Babson Park, FL employs 499 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Babson Park, FL were Manufacturing (91 people), Educational Services (82 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (77 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,179), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,807), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,807).

Employment

Occupations

499

2024 Value

± 184

8.48%

1 Year growth

± 48.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Babson Park, FL grew at a rate of 8.48%, from 460 employees to 499 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Babson Park, FL, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (92 people), Management Occupations (85 people), and Production Occupations (79 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Babson Park, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

Industries

Employment by Industries

499

2024 Value

± 184

8.48%

1 Year growth

± 48.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Babson Park, FL grew at a rate of 8.48%, from 460 employees to 499 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Babson Park, FL, are Manufacturing (91 people), Educational Services (82 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (77 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Babson Park, FL, though some of these residents may live in Babson Park, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,528

Median earning men ± $16,666

$30,714

Median earning women ± $13,555

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($42,230), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($18,977), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,125), Retail Trade ($32,900), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($24,167).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Babson Park, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

Most students graduating from Universities in Babson Park, FL are White (82 and 55%), Black or African American (41 and 27.5%), Unknown (10 and 6.71%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Babson Park, FL by number of degrees awarded are Webber International University (165 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Babson Park, FL are Sport & Fitness Management (30 and 18.2%), General Business (24 and 14.5%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (21 and 12.7%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $29,230.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Babson Park, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 878 (70% men and 30% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 878 students enrolled in Babson Park, FL, 70% men and 30% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 329 records, of which 36.2% were women and 63.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
24 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
23 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Babson Park, FL was General Business with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Babson Park, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Webber International University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

165 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Webber International University with 165 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Babson Park, FL, which is 1.09 times more than the 79 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 41 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Babson Park, FL was $211,100 in 2024, which is 0.635 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $211,100, a 29% increase. The homeownership rate in Babson Park, FL is 95.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Babson Park, FL have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Babson Park, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$211,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$51,801

$299

Median Property Taxes

±$145

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Babson Park, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Babson Park, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

95.8%

Homeownership

2024

52.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 95.8% of the housing units in Babson Park, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 86.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Babson Park, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,177

Median Household Income

± $7,902

312

Number of Households

± 139

In 2024, the median household income of the 312 households in Babson Park, FL declined from $48,177 from the previous year's value of $56,500.

The following chart displays the households in Babson Park, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $45k - $50k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Babson Park, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Walked (9.86%)
Carpooled (9.66%)

In 2024, 75.1% of workers in Babson Park, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.86%) and those who carpooled to work (9.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Babson Park, FL have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.13% of the workforce in Babson Park, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Babson Park, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Babson Park, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Babson Park, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Babson Park, FL (104 out of 722 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Babson Park, FL is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.