Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

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2019 Population

196,194

6.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.2

0.495% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

17.6%

4.73% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$49,368

4.82% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$146,700

16% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

79,497

9.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL had a population of 196k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $49,368. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew from 184,521 to 196,194, a 6.33% increase and its median household income grew from $47,096 to $49,368, a 4.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.5%), White (Hispanic) (21.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), Other (Hispanic) (2.33%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.55%). 27.3% of the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.9% 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 (2,619 degrees awarded in 2019), Ridge Technical College (325 degrees), and Florida Polytechnic University (246 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was $146,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%. Most people in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 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.

United States Florida

Diversity

Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 196k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 32% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (62.8k people).

In 2019, there were 2.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.6k White (Hispanic) and 32.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Spanish (38,788 speakers), Haitian (5,627 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (807 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 2.43k
White (Hispanic)
41.6k ± 2.35k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
32.4k ± 1.82k

25.4%

Hispanic Population

49.8k people

25.4% of the people in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are hispanic (49.8k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
38,788 speakers (21.1%)
Haitian
5,627 speakers (3.06%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
807 speakers (0.439%)

27.3% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 21.1% of the overall population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are native Spanish speakers. 3.06% speak Haitian and 0.439% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

32%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

62.8k people

10.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

As of 2019, 32% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents (62.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 40.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,919 ± 1,522 people
Haiti
3,382 ± 1,415 people
Cuba
1,139 ± 826 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,919 Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 3,382 and Cuba with 1,139.

Citizenship

93.9%

2019 Citizenship

93.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.9% of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,931 ± 465
Gulf War (1990s)
1,855 ± 314
Gulf War (2001-)
1,783 ± 328

Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.66 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is $49,368. In 2019, 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 $117,142, followed by Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL and Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL, with respective values of $101,322 and $97,491.

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 $38,737. The income inequality in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL employs 79.5k people. The largest industries in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Amusement & Recreation (8,232 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,530 people), and Construction (4,987 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($109,131), Not specified manufacturing industries ($99,384), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($93,965).

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,368

2019 value

± $1,092

4.82%

1 Year Growth

± 3.33%

Households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have a median annual income of $49,368, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,096 in 2018, which represents a 4.82% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$50,919

Average Male Salary in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

± $6,995

$38,737

Average Female Salary in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

± $4,699

In 2019, full-time male employees in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

Asian
$43,790 ± $37,085
White
$40,891 ± $4,480
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$33,379 ± $29,147

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.07 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2019 Wage GINI in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

0.428

2018 Wage GINI in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

In 2019, the income inequality in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.986% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, 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 $117,142, followed by Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL and Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL, with respective values of $101,322 and $97,491.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL (33.9k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
22,718 ± 1,269
Hispanic
11,549 ± 926
Black
8,633 ± 899

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

79.5k

2019 Value

9.67%

1 Year growth

± 9.67%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 9.67%, from 72.5k employees to 79.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (2,540 people), Maids & housekeeping cleaners (2,381 people), and Customer service representatives (2,237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, by number of employees, are Cashiers (2,540 people), Maids & housekeeping cleaners (2,381 people), and Customer service representatives (2,237 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other (19.3 times higher than expected), Other entertainment attendants and related workers (9.15 times), and Hotel, motel, & resort desk clerks (5.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, by average salary, are Physicians ($215,259), Computer & information systems managers ($163,170), and Chief executives & legislators ($124,769).

Industries

Employment by Industries

79.5k

2019 Value

9.67%

1 Year growth

± 9.67%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 9.67%, from 72.5k employees to 79.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, are Amusement & Recreation (8,232 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,530 people), and Construction (4,987 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, by number of employees, are Amusement & Recreation (8,232 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,530 people), and Construction (4,987 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has an unusually high number of Amusement & Recreation (7.44 times higher than expected), Gift, novelty, & souvenir shops (4.5 times), and Traveler accommodation (4.45 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, by average salary, are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($109,131), Not specified manufacturing industries ($99,384), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($93,965).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.2%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Florida

49% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

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

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 Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2019, universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL awarded 3,190 degrees. The student population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is skewed towards women, with 5,071 male students and 7,491 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are White (1,759 and 55.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (694 and 22%), Black or African American (449 and 14.2%), and Asian (83 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Polk State College (2,619 and 82.1%), Ridge Technical College (325 and 10.2%), and Florida Polytechnic University (246 and 7.71%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,245 and 39%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (259 and 8.12%), and Registered Nursing (230 and 7.21%).

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.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,245 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
138 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,245 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Polk State College
2,619 degrees awarded
Ridge Technical College
325 degrees awarded
Florida Polytechnic University
246 degrees awarded

$2,818

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Polk State College with 2,619 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,285

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,905

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,285 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, which is 0.675 times less than the 1,905 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,759 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
694 degrees awarded
Black or African American
449 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was White students. These 1,759 degrees mean that there were 2.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 694 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was $146,700 in 2019, which is 0.61 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $126,500 to $146,700, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is 68.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 29.3 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.

Housing

Property Value

$146,700

2019 Median

± $6,330

$126,500

2018 Median

± $5,080

In 2019, the median property value in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew to to $146,700 from the previous year's value of $126,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$49,368

Median Household Income

± $1,092

66.2k

Number of Households

± 1,815

In 2019, the median household income of the 66.2k households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew to $49,368 from the previous year's value of $47,096.

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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL 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.

Rent vs Own

68.6%

2019 Homeownership

68.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.6% of the housing units in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (8.65%)
Worked At Home (3.97%)

In 2019, 84.7% of workers in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.65%) and those who worked at home (3.97%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

86.5% of the population of Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1,379 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.5%

Uninsured

34.7%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL declined by 9.55% from 15% to 13.5%.

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.