CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 115.02
Florida · Polk County · 8,461 residents · 6.783 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 115.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,955. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $278,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,461
+20%since 2020
from 7,064 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
−3%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,955
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,685 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,055
+18%since 2020
from $38,052 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−13%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Other services5.1%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Retail trade0.7%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$278,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $183,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,547
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,245 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+23%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(4,483)
Black18.6%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(788)
Asian3.5%(249)
Other3.2%(227)
Diversity Score68.5%(4,837)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(5,391)
Black18.9%(1,600)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(1,152)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other3.5%(293)
Diversity Score67.3%(5,696)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
−25%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 8,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $70,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $278,400, and the typical rent is about $1,547 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 1.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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