Florida Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 790,694 (100%) |
| Population Density | 440 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 64 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,978 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,249 |
| Median Home Value | $266,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 340,748 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 203,945 (59.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 85,480 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 51,323 (15.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 289,425 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Family Households | 197,968 (68.4%) |
The table below compares Polk County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Florida by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 38 | 45th |
| Per Capita Income | # 42 | 39th |
| Diversity Index | # 7 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
