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Frostproof

Florida · 3,519 residents (2025 est.) · 11.408 sq mi
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Frostproof has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,500. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,346
+12%since 2000
from 2,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+56%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,519 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Frostproof
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,412 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,640
+60%since 2000
from $15,396 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+5%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+117%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,142)
Black3.8%(112)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(644)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(1,501)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(2,150)
Black2.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(962)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other4.2%(139)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,100)
Diversity Score
63
+24%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frostproof, Florida?

Frostproof, Florida has about 3,346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frostproof, Florida?

The typical household in Frostproof, Florida earns about $42,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frostproof, Florida expensive?

In Frostproof, Florida, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Frostproof, Florida?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Frostproof, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frostproof, Florida?

About 26.8% of people in Frostproof, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frostproof, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Frostproof, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 506 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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