Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

189,711

1.63% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.3

1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.3%

6.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,566

6.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,800

7.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,797

0.163% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL had a population of 190k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $53,566. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL declined from 192,859 to 189,711, a −1.63% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,259 to $53,566, a 6.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.87%), Other (Hispanic) (4.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.5%).

17.7% 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.

95.6% 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 (1,595 degrees awarded in 2021), Florida Southern College (925 degrees), and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland (114 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was $166,800, and the homeownership rate was 63%.

Most people in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 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, Lake (South) & Sumter (South) Counties PUMA, FL, Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, Pasco County (South) PUMA, FL, Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, and Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 190k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.65% of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (18.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.7k White (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 (25,188 households), Haitian (1,193 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (568 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,196

Women

50.7%

93,360

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 189,556 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Polk County (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
115k ± 3.19k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.9k ± 1.98k
White (Hispanic)
18.7k ± 2.08k

18.1%

Hispanic Population

34.4k people

18.1% of the people in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are hispanic (34.4k 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

Mexico
2,887 ± 1,309 people
Cuba
2,854 ± 1,302 people
Jamaica
1,333 ± 893 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,887 Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 2,854 and Jamaica with 1,333.

Foreign-Born Population

9.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.3k people

10.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.4k people

As of 2021, 9.65% of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL residents (18.3k 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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
25,188 households (14%)
Haitian
1,193 households (0.665%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
568 households (0.316%)

17.7% 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 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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 14% 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
4,089 ± 391
Gulf War (2001-)
2,098 ± 407
Gulf War (1990s)
1,798 ± 293

Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL employs 78.8k people. The largest industries in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are Construction (5,945 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,921 people), and Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores (4,242 people), and the highest paying industries are Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($162,538), Cement, concrete, lime, & gypsum product manufacturing ($138,253), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($122,650).

Males in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,802. The income inequality in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, 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

78.8k

2021 Value

−0.163%

1 Year decline

± −0.163%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.163%, from 78.9k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, are Customer service representatives (3,088 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,734 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,418 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

78.8k

2021 Value

−0.163%

1 Year decline

± −0.163%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.163%, from 78.9k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,945 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,921 people), and Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores (4,242 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

$41,414

Median earning men ± $1,487

$30,802

Median earning women ± $933

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,875), Public Administration ($58,109), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,566), Public Administration ($42,982), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,168).

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

Voting results are not available for Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

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 (Northwest) PUMA, FL awarded 2,687 degrees. The student population of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,099 male students and 7,968 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are White (1,743 and 66.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (437 and 16.6%), Black or African American (290 and 11%), and Asian (56 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern University (1,595 and 59.4%), Florida Southern College (925 and 34.4%), and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland (114 and 4.24%).

The most popular majors in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL are Divinity & Ministry (441 and 16.4%), General Business Administration & Management (277 and 10.3%), and General Psychology (129 and 4.8%).

The median tuition cost in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL for private four year colleges is $32,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,067 (39% men and 61% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,067 students enrolled in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,466 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
248 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
190 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
129 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was Divinity & Ministry with 248 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
1,595 degrees awarded
Florida Southern College
925 degrees awarded
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
114 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern University with 1,595 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 885 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, which is 0.491 times less than the 1,802 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 1,743 degrees mean that there were 3.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 437 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 ($32,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (52.9k), Some college (34.3k), and Secondary Education (22.8k).

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 $166,800 in 2021, which is 0.681 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,500 to $166,800, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL is 63%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 25.9 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 $53,566. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Polk County (Northwest) 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

$166,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,727

$44,297

Median Property Taxes

±$1,661

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

63%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63% of the housing units in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.3%.

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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Polk County (Northwest) 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 (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.

$53,566

Median Household Income

± $1,566

70.4k

Number of Households

± 2,041

In 2021, the median household income of the 70.4k households in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL grew to $53,566 from the previous year's value of $50,259.

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

0.415

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

0.416

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.331% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.45%)
Worked At Home (6.89%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.45%) and those who worked at home (6.89%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% 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

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL (28.2k out of 185k 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 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

86.9% of the population of Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL grew by 2.88% from 12.7% to 13.1%.

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.