Winter Haven, FL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    55,200
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    1.23% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.4%
    0.234% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $59,648
    0.0738% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $269,800
    8.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    24,487
    6.13% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Winter Haven, 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.

    93.1% of the residents in Winter Haven, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Winter Haven, FL are Polk State College (1,854 degrees awarded in 2024) and Ridge Technical College (379 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Winter Haven, FL was $269,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

    Most people in Winter Haven, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Winter Haven, FL was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Winter Haven, FL is home to a population of 55.2k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.1% of Winter Haven, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.25k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.9k people) in Winter Haven, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.1% of Winter Haven, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Winter Haven, FL was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winter Haven, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      22.9k ± 1.56k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      15.4k ± 1.82k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      5.8k ± 1.6k
    24.4%
    Hispanic Population
    13.5k people

    In 2024, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.9k people) in Winter Haven, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    24.4% of the people in Winter Haven, FL are hispanic (13.5k people).

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

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    Foreign-Born Population

    13.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7.25k people
    11.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.15k people

    As of 2024, 13.1% of Winter Haven, FL residents (7.25k 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 Winter Haven, FL was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      929 ± 201
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      626 ± 206
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      292 ± 151

    Winter Haven, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Winter Haven, FL.

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    Health

    87.6% of the population of Winter Haven, FL has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 0.93% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.4%
    Uninsured
    38.1%
    Employer Coverage
    18.3%
    Medicaid
    13.6%
    Medicare
    16.7%
    Non-Group
    0.93%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winter Haven, FL grew by 8.94% from 11.4% to 12.4%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Winter Haven, FL employs 24.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Winter Haven, FL were Retail Trade (3,804 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,743 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,193 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($75,917), Wholesale Trade ($64,896), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,690).

    Employment

    Occupations

    24.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,626
    6.13%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Winter Haven, FL grew at a rate of 6.13%, from 23.1k employees to 24.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winter Haven, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,015 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,656 people), and Management Occupations (2,022 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winter Haven, FL.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    24.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,626
    6.13%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Winter Haven, FL grew at a rate of 6.13%, from 23.1k employees to 24.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winter Haven, FL, are Retail Trade (3,804 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,743 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,193 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winter Haven, FL, though some of these residents may live in Winter Haven, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,119
    Median earning men ± $4,363
    $32,374
    Median earning women ± $2,745

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($82,639), Public Administration ($65,270), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($50,972), Wholesale Trade ($47,667), and Manufacturing ($45,482).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Winter Haven, FL awarded 2,233 degrees. The student population of Winter Haven, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,894 male students and 6,831 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Winter Haven, FL are White (1,004 and 45.6%), Hispanic or Latino (699 and 31.7%), Black or African American (341 and 15.5%), and Two or More Races (72 and 3.27%).

    The largest universities in Winter Haven, FL by number of degrees awarded are Polk State College (1,854 and 83%) and Ridge Technical College (379 and 17%).

    The most popular majors in Winter Haven, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (794 and 35.6%), Registered Nursing (202 and 9.05%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (192 and 8.6%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $1,987 for in-state students and $7,947 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 10,725 students enrolled in Winter Haven, FL, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 3,582 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      794 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      132 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Winter Haven, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 794 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Winter Haven, FL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Polk State College
      1,854 degrees awarded
    2. Ridge Technical College
      379 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Polk State College with 1,854 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 862 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Winter Haven, FL, which is 0.629 times less than the 1,371 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 1,004 degrees mean that there were 1.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 699 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, less-than 2-year ($3,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($707) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Winter Haven, FL was $269,800 in 2024, which is 0.811 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $248,200 to $269,800, a 8.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Winter Haven, FL is 63.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Winter Haven, FL have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winter Haven, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $269,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,473
    $12,991
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$962

    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 Winter Haven, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    63.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.7% of the housing units in Winter Haven, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $59,648
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,654
    20.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,306

    In 2024, the median household income of the 20.4k households in Winter Haven, FL grew to $59,648 from the previous year's value of $59,604.

    The following chart displays the households in Winter Haven, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.71%)
    3. Carpooled (7.14%)

    In 2024, 80.2% of workers in Winter Haven, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.71%) and those who carpooled to work (7.14%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    28.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Winter Haven, FL have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Winter Haven, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winter Haven, FL (8.91k out of 54.2k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winter Haven, FL is Black, followed by White 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.

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