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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winter Haven

Florida · 26,487 residents · 32.939 sq mi
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Winter Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,884. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $64,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,487
+7%since 1990
from 24,725 in 1990
1990 – 2025
804 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 751 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.0
+1%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K31K40K49K58K1990201020202024Winter Haven
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,884
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,383
+44%since 1990
from $14,154 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $380 in 1990
US average: $602
59.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
40.9% rent
2.0
−21%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(18,955)
Black22.6%(5,584)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(468)
Asian0.5%(134)
Diversity Score48.1%(11,880)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(18,299)
Black22.8%(6,050)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,309)
Asian1%(265)
Diversity Score55.6%(14,720)
56
+16%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.8 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 Winter Haven, Florida?

Winter Haven, Florida has about 26,487 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winter Haven, Florida?

The typical household in Winter Haven, Florida earns about $31,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winter Haven, Florida expensive?

In Winter Haven, Florida, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Winter Haven, Florida?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Winter Haven, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winter Haven, Florida?

About 15.0% of people in Winter Haven, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winter Haven, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Winter Haven, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,762 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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