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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Polk City

Florida · 1,516 residents · 4.505 sq mi
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Polk City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,516
+5%since 1990
from 1,439 in 1990
1990 – 2025
337 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 319 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+13%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Polk City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,083
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,108
+46%since 1990
from $9,688 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
23.8% rent
1.7
−4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,363)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score16.1%(232)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,337)
Black1.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(123)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score24.1%(366)
24
+50%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polk City, Florida?

Polk City, Florida has about 1,516 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Polk City, Florida earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polk City, Florida expensive?

In Polk City, Florida, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Polk City, Florida?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Polk City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polk City, Florida?

About 13.4% of people in Polk City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polk City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Polk City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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