CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 124.12
Florida · Polk County · 8,246 residents · 28.538 sq mi
Notable rankings
#247highest rent burden in FL#1600 US81.8%#276highest commute in FL37.9 min#277highest population in FL#1599 US8,246TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 124.12 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $242,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,246
−1%since 2020
from 8,314 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 291 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+3%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,104
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,613 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,944
+66%since 2020
from $22,833 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+12%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Retail trade4.8%
Other services3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$242,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,066
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,490 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
+47.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+8%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,940)
Black3.3%(272)
Hispanic / Latino35%(2,911)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other1.8%(146)
Diversity Score65.4%(5,435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(3,718)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(4,036)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(452)
Diversity Score69.3%(5,712)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.9 min
+24%since 2020
from 30.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% 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 8,246 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 $65,104 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 $242,700, and the typical rent is about $2,066 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% 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 18.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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