CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 131.03
Florida · Polk County · 1,422 residents · 2.667 sq mi
Notable rankings
#231lowest low education in FL9.8%#276lowest low rent burden in FL18.5%#372lowest low rent in FL$982TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 131.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,706. Population has grown 19% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2020, reaching $428,600. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,422
+19%since 2020
from 1,199 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
533 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 450 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−11%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,706
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,944 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,453
+69%since 2020
from $16,815 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+43%since 2020
from 0.349 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Information6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Construction4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$428,600
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $761 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+38.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+143%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(518)
Black4.4%(53)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(496)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(132)
Diversity Score78.5%(941)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(535)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino41.9%(596)
Asian19.1%(272)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score80.8%(1,148)
Diversity Score
81
+3%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−8%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 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
9.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
24.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% 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 1,422 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 $62,706 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 $428,600, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.8% 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 10.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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