Polk County (South) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

151,869

0.744% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.9

2.63% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

1.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,849

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,400

8.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,594

0.218% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Polk County (South) PUMA, FL had a population of 152k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $49,849. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL declined from 153,008 to 151,869, a −0.744% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,420 to $49,849, a 5.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.4%), White (Hispanic) (15.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.8%), Other (Hispanic) (7.21%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.8%).

26.5% of the households in Polk County (South) 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.

94.4% of the residents in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are Warner University (305 degrees awarded in 2021), Webber International University (168 degrees), and Ruben's Five Star Academy (18 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL was $166,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Polk County (South) PUMA, FL borders Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, Hillsborough County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, Hillsborough County (South County) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (North) PUMA, FL, Highlands (South & East), Okeechobee, Hendry & Glades Counties PUMA, FL, Osceola County (West) PUMA, FL, Osceola County (East) PUMA, FL, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, and Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Polk County (South) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 152k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

In 2021, there were 3.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.6k people) in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.1k White (Hispanic) and 22.4k Black or African American (Non-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 (South) PUMA, FL are Spanish (34,049 households), Haitian (976 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (499 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,944

Women

50.6%

75,170

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 152,114 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Polk County (South) 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 (South) PUMA, FL was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.6k ± 2.77k
White (Hispanic)
23.1k ± 2.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.4k ± 1.7k

29%

Hispanic Population

44k people

29% of the people in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are hispanic (44k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,521 ± 1,440 people
Jamaica
1,260 ± 868 people
Cuba
1,141 ± 826 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,521 Polk County (South) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,260 and Cuba with 1,141.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

9.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL residents (15.5k 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 (South) PUMA, FL was 9.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
34,049 households (23.6%)
Haitian
976 households (0.677%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
499 households (0.346%)

26.5% of the households in Polk County (South) 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 (South) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 23.6% of the households in Polk County (South) 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
4,176 ± 401
Gulf War (2001-)
1,636 ± 421
Gulf War (1990s)
929 ± 309

Polk County (South) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL employs 55.6k people. The largest industries in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are Construction (5,813 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,669 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,460 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($75,614), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($75,304), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($71,861).

Males in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,100. The income inequality in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.38, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,188

Women

47.2%

29,285

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 55,473 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

55.6k

2021 Value

0.218%

1 Year growth

± 0.218%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 0.218%, from 55.5k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,199 people), Retail salespersons (1,908 people), and Cashiers (1,547 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk County (South) 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

55.6k

2021 Value

0.218%

1 Year growth

± 0.218%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 0.218%, from 55.5k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,813 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,669 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,460 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,594

Median earning men ± $1,620

$27,146

Median earning women ± $1,144

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,250), Manufacturing ($42,113), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,456).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($39,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,584), and Wholesale Trade ($33,393).

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 (South) PUMA, FL awarded 491 degrees. The student population of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,019 male students and 718 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are White (222 and 49.9%), followed by Black or African American (124 and 27.9%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 15.7%), and Unknown (11 and 2.47%).

The largest universities in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Warner University (305 and 62.1%), Webber International University (168 and 34.2%), and Ruben's Five Star Academy (18 and 3.67%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL are General Business Administration & Management (66 and 13.4%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (56 and 11.4%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (51 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL for private four year colleges is $25,396.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,737 (58.7% men and 41.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,737 students enrolled in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, 58.7% men and 41.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 756 records, of which 48.4% were women and 51.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Sport & Fitness Management
33 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
31 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL was Sport & Fitness Management with 33 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Warner University
305 degrees awarded
Webber International University
168 degrees awarded
Ruben's Five Star Academy
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Warner University with 305 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 255 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, which is 1.08 times more than the 236 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 222 degrees mean that there were 1.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 124 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 ($25,396) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,721) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,519) 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, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.55% 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 (South) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.2k), Some college (26.6k), and Secondary Education (21.7k).

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 (South) PUMA, FL was $166,400 in 2021, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,900 to $166,400, a 8.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL is $49,849. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Polk County (South) 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

$166,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,290

$39,536

Median Property Taxes

±$1,651

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

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.3% of the housing units in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Polk County (South) 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 (South) 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 (South) 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.

$49,849

Median Household Income

± $1,591

54.7k

Number of Households

± 2,069

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.7k households in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL grew to $49,849 from the previous year's value of $47,420.

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

0.38

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

0.374

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL was 0.38 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.53% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Polk County (South) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (6.12%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (6.12%).

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

32.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.22% of the workforce in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL (23.5k out of 147k 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 (South) 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

87.2% of the population of Polk County (South) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

31.6%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

19.1%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County (South) PUMA, FL grew by 0.3% from 12.8% to 12.8%.

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