Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

105,852

1.34% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

0.261% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

17.1%

3.65% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$57,235

3.87% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$203,500

11% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,394

41.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL had a population of 106k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $57,235. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL grew from 104,449 to 105,852, a 1.34% increase and its median household income grew from $55,103 to $57,235, a 3.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.3%), Other (Hispanic) (7.25%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.15%), and White (Hispanic) (5.73%).

19.3% of the households in Polk County (Northwest) 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.

94.8% of the residents in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are Southeastern University (1,639 degrees awarded in 2022), Florida Southern College (857 degrees), and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland (138 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was $203,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL borders Hillsborough County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, and Polk County (North) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 106k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.1% of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2023, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.3k people) in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.68k Other (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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL are Spanish (15,846 households), Haitian (834 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (240 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,206

Women

51.1%

53,836

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 110,042 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.3k ± 2.52k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.5k ± 2.46k
Other (Hispanic)
7.68k ± 1.35k

19.5%

Hispanic Population

20.7k people

19.5% of the people in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are hispanic (20.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,649 ± 989 people
Mexico
1,562 ± 963 people
Jamaica
1,025 ± 782 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 1,649 Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,562 and Jamaica with 1,025.

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

9.43%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.85k people

As of 2023, 10.1% of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 9.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,846 households (15.9%)
Haitian
834 households (0.836%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
240 households (0.24%)

19.3% of the households in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL 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 Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 15.9% of the households in Polk County (Northwest) 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
1,859 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,542 ± 414
Gulf War (1990s)
884 ± 234

Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL employs 46.4k people. The largest industries in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,612 people), Construction (3,348 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,510 people), and the highest paying industries are Cement, concrete, lime, & gypsum product manufacturing ($157,143), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($98,158), and Waste management & remediation services ($97,106).

Males in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,358. The income inequality in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,605

Women

47.6%

41,321

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 78,926 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

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

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Occupations

46.4k

2022 Value

−41.1%

1 Year decline

± −41.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −41.1%, from 78.8k employees to 46.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, are Customer service representatives (1,665 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,454 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,435 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk County (Northwest) 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

46.4k

2022 Value

−41.1%

1 Year decline

± −41.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −41.1%, from 78.8k employees to 46.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,612 people), Construction (3,348 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,510 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,856

Median earning men ± $2,780

$34,037

Median earning women ± $2,194

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,460), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,905), and Manufacturing ($60,195).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,932), Public Administration ($51,635), and Wholesale Trade ($48,646).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 26 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 Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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 2022, universities in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL awarded 2,634 degrees. The student population of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,269 male students and 8,290 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are White (1,653 and 64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (474 and 18.6%), Black or African American (288 and 11.3%), and Asian (60 and 2.35%).

The largest universities in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern University (1,639 and 62.2%), Florida Southern College (857 and 32.5%), and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland (138 and 5.24%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are Divinity & Ministry (425 and 16.1%), General Business Administration & Management (271 and 10.3%), and Organizational Leadership (158 and 6%).

The median tuition cost in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL for private four year colleges is $34,274.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 13,559 (38.9% men and 61.1% 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 2022 there were 13,559 students enrolled in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,815 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
174 degrees awarded
General Psychology
134 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
213 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was General Business Administration & Management with 174 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern University
1,639 degrees awarded
Florida Southern College
857 degrees awarded
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
138 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern University with 1,639 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 929 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, which is 0.545 times less than the 1,705 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,653 degrees mean that there were 3.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 474 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 ($34,274) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,425) 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 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.95% 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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.2k), Some college (20.7k), and Secondary Education (11.8k).

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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL was $203,500 in 2023, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $183,300 to $203,500, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL is 57.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL is $57,235. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

Housing

Property

$203,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,417

$23,504

Median Property Taxes

±$1,213

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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.2% of the housing units in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Polk County (Northwest) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Polk County (Northwest) 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.

$57,235

Median Household Income

± $2,832

41.1k

Number of Households

± 1,729

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.1k households in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL grew to $57,235 from the previous year's value of $55,103.

The following chart displays the households in Polk County (Northwest) 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

0.414

2022 Wage GINI in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL

0.415

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.171% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (8.73%)

In 2023, 74.3% of workers in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.73%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Polk County (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL (17k out of 99.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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

87.1% of the population of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.47%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL declined by 2.3% from 13.2% to 12.9%.

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