Fort Meade is a city located in Polk County Florida. Fort Meade has a 2024 population of 5,326. Fort Meade is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 4.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,100 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Meade is $56,817 with a poverty rate of 23.01%. The median age in Fort Meade is 48.1 years: 43.4 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Meade was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,524 | 68.65% |
| Black or African American | 810 | 15.78% |
| Other race | 518 | 10.09% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,227 | 2.3 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 1,041 | 1.14 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 866 | 3.26 | 92 | 8 |
| Female | 280 | 3.48 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 40 | 3.35 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 5.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 200 | 5.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,791 | 46.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 271 | 7.07% |
| Some College | 634 | 16.54% |
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 | 2,419 | 2,032 | 291 |
| Hispanic | 787 | 538 | 99 |
| Black | 606 | 556 | 0 |
| Other Race | 218 | 161 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 92 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,472 | $41,111 | $58,466 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $46,719 |
| High School Graduate | $24,500 | $34,185 | $14,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,947 | $41,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,494 | $40,031 | $32,754 |
| Some College | $48,068 | $52,125 | $41,420 |
$34,494
Average Earnings
$40,031
Average Male
$32,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.52% of Fort Meade residents speak only English, while 23.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,416 | 575 | 40.61% |
| White | 2,817 | 380 | 13.49% |
| Other | 518 | 285 | 55.02% |
| Multiple | 230 | 145 | 63.04% |
| Black | 810 | 137 | 16.91% |
| Native | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100% |
23.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.61%
Male Poverty Rate
27.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Meade is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Meade is White, with 13.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.28% |
| High School | 21.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
| Some College | 7.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.08% |
| Female Employed | 15.93% |
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,435 | $75,130 |
| Households | $34,474 | $56,817 |
| Married Families | $72,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $34,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
349
Number of Veterans
347
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 195 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 11.15% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.97% |
| Other Race | 15 | 6.28% |
| Black | 7 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.6%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
57.98%
Born in Fort Meade
95.07%
Native Born
4.93%
Foreign Born
2.38%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
95.07% of Fort Meade residents were born in the United States, with 57.98% having been born in Florida. 2.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,610 | 57 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 5,553 | 57 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 5,496 | 56 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 5,440 | 57 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 5,383 | 57 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 5,326 | 56 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 5,270 | 69 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 5,201 | 59 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 5,142 | 42 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 5,100 | -1,152 | -18.43% |
| 2019 | 6,252 | 56 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 6,196 | 96 | 1.57% |
| 2017 | 6,100 | 86 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 6,014 | 102 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 5,912 | 82 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 5,830 | 65 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 5,765 | 53 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 5,712 | 44 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 5,668 | 44 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 5,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,691 | 715 | 14.37% |
| 1990 | 4,976 | -570 | -10.28% |
| 1980 | 5,546 | 1,172 | 26.79% |
| 1970 | 4,374 | 360 | 8.97% |
| 1960 | 4,014 | -1,596 | -28.45% |