Babson Park is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Babson Park has a 2024 population of 1,024. Babson Park is currently declining at a rate of -2.2% annually and its population has decreased by -29.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,451 in 2020.
The average household income in Babson Park is $118,313 with a poverty rate of 16.27%. The median age in Babson Park is 22 years: 22.4 years for males, and 21.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Babson Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 942 | 87.96% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.71% |
| Other race | 28 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 249 | 3.04 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 73 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 71 | 3.32 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 61 | 3.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 44 | 2.84 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
2.74
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 12.45% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 1.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 48.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 9.87% |
| Some College | 76 | 16.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 352 | 11 |
| Other Race | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,473 | $0 | $12,978 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,615 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,665 | $55,043 | $26,667 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$45,665
Average Earnings
$55,043
Average Male
$26,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.46% of Babson Park residents speak only English, while 6.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 689 | 122 | 17.71% |
16.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
27.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Babson Park is White, with 17.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Babson Park is White, with 17.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,542 | $130,061 |
| Households | $58,750 | $118,313 |
| Married Families | $118,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $70,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.4%
Male Marriage Rate
11.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 1.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.88%
Born in Babson Park
88.52%
Native Born
11.48%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
3.45%
Naturalized
88.52% of Babson Park residents were born in the United States, with 60.88% having been born in Florida. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,024 | -23 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 1,047 | -24 | -2.24% |
| 2022 | 1,071 | -239 | -18.24% |
| 2021 | 1,310 | -141 | -9.72% |
| 2020 | 1,451 | 138 | 10.51% |
| 2019 | 1,313 | 146 | 12.51% |
| 2018 | 1,167 | -232 | -16.58% |
| 2017 | 1,399 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 1,409 | 72 | 5.39% |
| 2015 | 1,337 | 97 | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 1,240 | 21 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 1,219 | 281 | 29.96% |
| 2012 | 938 | -42 | -4.29% |
| 2011 | 980 | -376 | -27.73% |
| 2010 | 1,356 | 0 | 0% |