CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 144.01
Florida · Polk County · 8,698 residents · 9.459 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 144.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,188. Population has grown 24% since 2020. Median home value is $327,700. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
8,698
+24%since 2020
from 7,034 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
920 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 744 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
−4%since 2020
from 64.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,188
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,414 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,141
+2%since 2020
from $32,460 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−2%since 2020
from 0.364 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Other services4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$327,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $229,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,699
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,110 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+28%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(5,433)
Black6.6%(466)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,060)
Asian0.8%(56)
Other0.3%(19)
Diversity Score47%(3,308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(5,478)
Black21.9%(1,905)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(940)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other4.1%(357)
Diversity Score67.8%(5,893)
Diversity Score
68
+44%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
−11%since 2020
from 31.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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 8,698 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 $64,188 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 $327,700, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.6% 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 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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