Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

217,149

5.51% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

2.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15%

4.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,328

8.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$180,200

13.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

91,230

7.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL had a population of 217k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $54,328. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew from 205,801 to 217,149, a 5.51% increase and its median household income grew from $50,069 to $54,328, a 8.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.8%), White (Hispanic) (14.1%), Other (Hispanic) (8.49%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.07%).

30.9% of the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, 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.

93.6% of the residents in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Polk State College (2,762 degrees awarded in 2021), Florida Polytechnic University (274 degrees), and Ridge Technical College (244 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was $180,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL borders Lake (South) & Sumter (South) Counties PUMA, FL, Disney-International Drive Region PUMA, FL, Osceola County (West) PUMA, FL, Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, and Polk County (South) PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 217k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.9% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (25.8k people).

In 2021, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 30.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Spanish (48,878 households), Haitian (7,187 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,020 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

111,184

Women

51.2%

105,871

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 217,055 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

93.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.4k ± 2.46k
White (Hispanic)
30.6k ± 2.49k

29.5%

Hispanic Population

64.1k people

29.5% of the people in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are hispanic (64.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,635 ± 1,654 people
Haiti
4,507 ± 1,631 people
Colombia
1,421 ± 922 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 4,635 Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 4,507 and Colombia with 1,421.

Foreign-Born Population

11.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

25.8k people

11.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

24.5k people

As of 2021, 11.9% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents (25.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
48,878 households (24%)
Haitian
7,187 households (3.53%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,020 households (0.501%)

30.9% of the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 24% of the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,550 ± 469
Gulf War (2001-)
2,069 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,658 ± 334

Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL employs 91.2k people. The largest industries in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Amusement & Recreation (9,512 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,034 people), and Construction (6,275 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($223,043), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($115,919), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($114,762).

Males in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,433. The income inequality in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,386

Women

48.8%

43,389

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 84,775 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

91.2k

2021 Value

7.61%

1 Year growth

± 7.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 7.61%, from 84.8k employees to 91.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (3,106 people), Customer service representatives (2,637 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,625 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

91.2k

2021 Value

7.61%

1 Year growth

± 7.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 7.61%, from 84.8k employees to 91.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, are Amusement & Recreation (9,512 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,034 people), and Construction (6,275 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,733

Median earning men ± $1,788

$27,876

Median earning women ± $1,320

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,991), Public Administration ($51,150), and Manufacturing ($47,140).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,441), Wholesale Trade ($44,496), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,027).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL awarded 3,280 degrees. The student population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,572 male students and 6,370 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are White (1,719 and 53.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (792 and 24.5%), Black or African American (458 and 14.2%), and Two or More Races (107 and 3.31%).

The largest universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Polk State College (2,762 and 84.2%), Florida Polytechnic University (274 and 8.35%), and Ridge Technical College (244 and 7.44%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,333 and 40.6%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (252 and 7.68%), and Registered Nursing (248 and 7.56%).

The median tuition cost in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,818 for in-state students and $6,543 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,942 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 10,942 students enrolled in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,224 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
157 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
39 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,333 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Registered Nursing with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Polk State College
2,762 degrees awarded
Florida Polytechnic University
274 degrees awarded
Ridge Technical College
244 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Polk State College with 2,762 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, which is 0.638 times less than the 2,002 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,719 degrees mean that there were 2.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 792 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

Public, less-than 2-year ($3,888) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,336) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.51% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (60.6k), Some college (39.7k), and Secondary Education (24.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was $180,200 in 2021, which is 0.736 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,700 to $180,200, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is $54,328. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$180,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,550

$52,361

Median Property Taxes

±$1,891

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 Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.1% of the housing units in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$54,328

Median Household Income

± $1,551

75.8k

Number of Households

± 2,426

In 2021, the median household income of the 75.8k households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew to $54,328 from the previous year's value of $50,069.

The following chart displays the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.84% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Worked At Home (8.14%)
Carpooled (7.81%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.14%) and those who carpooled to work (7.81%).

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

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL (32.1k out of 214k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.4% of the population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.6%

Uninsured

37.9%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL declined by 1.18% from 13.8% to 13.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.