Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

154,419

0.228% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

0.789% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

0.191% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,428

6.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$204,100

11.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,416

2.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL had a population of 154k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $66,428. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL grew from 154,067 to 154,419, a 0.228% increase and its median household income grew from $62,392 to $66,428, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), White (Hispanic) (10.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.54%), Other (Hispanic) (6.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.3%).

20.4% of the households in Polk County (Central) 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.

95.3% of the residents in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are Traviss Technical College (222 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL was $204,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 154k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.4% of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2021, there were 5.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.1k people) in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.7k White (Hispanic) and 14.7k 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 (Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (24,976 households), Haitian (706 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (376 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,675

Women

50.3%

76,757

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 154,432 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Polk County (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, FL was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.1k ± 2.83k
White (Hispanic)
16.7k ± 2.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.7k ± 2.08k

22.6%

Hispanic Population

34.9k people

22.6% of the people in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (34.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,000 ± 1,708 people
Cuba
1,354 ± 899 people
India
1,086 ± 806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 5,000 Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 1,354 and India with 1,086.

Foreign-Born Population

9.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

9.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

As of 2021, 9.4% of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL residents (14.5k 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 (Central) PUMA, FL was 9.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,976 households (17.2%)
Haitian
706 households (0.487%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
376 households (0.259%)

20.4% of the households in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 (Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 17.2% of the households in Polk County (Central) 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
2,744 ± 390
Gulf War (2001-)
1,826 ± 402
Gulf War (1990s)
1,419 ± 280

Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL employs 67.4k people. The largest industries in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are Construction (5,750 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,322 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($181,252), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($144,941), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($127,664).

Males in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,434. The income inequality in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,257

Women

45.9%

35,628

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 65,885 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

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

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Occupations

67.4k

2021 Value

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 65.9k employees to 67.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,547 people), Customer service representatives (2,046 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,886 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk County (Central) 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

67.4k

2021 Value

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 65.9k employees to 67.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,750 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,322 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,285

Median earning men ± $1,349

$33,689

Median earning women ± $1,553

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,712), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,462), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,171).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($60,859), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,628), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,943).

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 (Central) PUMA, FL awarded 222 degrees. The student population of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 166 male students and 91 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are White (107 and 48.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (60 and 27.4%), Black or African American (37 and 16.9%), and Asian (9 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Traviss Technical College (222 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (41 and 18.5%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (21 and 9.46%), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (21 and 9.46%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 257 students enrolled in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, 64.6% men and 35.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 107 records, of which 28% were women and 72% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
41 degree-majors awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
21 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Traviss Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

222 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Traviss Technical College with 222 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 122 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL, which is 1.22 times more than the 100 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 107 degrees mean that there were 1.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 60 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

Public, less-than 2-year ($2,851) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($500) 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, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% 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 (Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37k), Some college (24.7k), and Primary Education (19.9k).

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 (Central) PUMA, FL was $204,100 in 2021, which is 0.833 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $183,600 to $204,100, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL is $66,428. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Polk County (Central) 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

$204,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,033

$38,844

Median Property Taxes

±$1,546

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 (Central) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.2% of the housing units in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

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

$66,428

Median Household Income

± $2,377

52.4k

Number of Households

± 1,818

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.4k households in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL grew to $66,428 from the previous year's value of $62,392.

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

0.446

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

0.447

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.186% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (9.14%)
Worked At Home (7.45%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.14%) and those who worked at home (7.45%).

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

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL (18.1k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Polk County (Central) 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

87.4% of the population of Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% 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

12.6%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL grew by 1.59% from 12.4% to 12.6%.

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