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Haines City

Florida · 26,669 residents · 23.598 sq mi
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Haines City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,259. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,495 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,669
+102%since 2000
from 13,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K16K23K30K36K1990201020202024Haines City
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,259
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,528
+56%since 2000
from $13,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+92%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(5,688)
Black31.4%(4,143)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(3,074)
Asian0.4%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.1%(10,682)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(6,783)
Black21.2%(5,644)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(13,036)
Asian1.4%(376)
Other1.4%(384)
Diversity Score79.9%(21,310)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 64.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haines City, Florida?

Haines City, Florida has about 26,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haines City, Florida?

The typical household in Haines City, Florida earns about $43,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haines City, Florida expensive?

In Haines City, Florida, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Haines City, Florida?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Haines City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haines City, Florida?

About 19.8% of people in Haines City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haines City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Haines City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,986 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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