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 $56,618 with a poverty rate of 23.94%. The median age in Fort Meade is 43.8 years: 43.2 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Meade was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,060 | 59.16% |
| Two or more races | 724 | 14% |
| Black or African American | 703 | 13.59% |
| Other race | 622 | 12.03% |
| Native American | 59 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,173 | 2.37 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 1,030 | 1.16 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 790 | 3.55 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 326 | 3.39 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 27 | 1.96 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 428 | 11.43% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 5.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 5.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,687 | 45.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 452 | 12.07% |
| Some College | 584 | 15.6% |
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 | 2,125 | 1,743 | 254 |
| Hispanic | 996 | 549 | 97 |
| Black | 577 | 527 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 173 | 10 |
| Other Race | 325 | 221 | 8 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 | $35,556 | $30,962 | $60,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $59,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,211 | $38,188 | $20,122 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,688 | $46,442 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,050 | $40,852 | $34,792 |
| Some College | $45,994 | $52,240 | $44,000 |
$37,050
Average Earnings
$40,852
Average Male
$34,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.4% of Fort Meade residents speak only English, while 27.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,654 | 522 | 31.56% |
| White | 2,688 | 516 | 19.2% |
| Multiple | 724 | 295 | 40.75% |
| Other | 622 | 272 | 43.73% |
| Black | 703 | 87 | 12.38% |
| Native | 59 | 46 | 77.97% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
23.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.67%
Male Poverty Rate
29.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Meade is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Meade is Black, with 12.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| High School | 22.53% |
| Some College | 12.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.37% |
| Female Employed | 14.33% |
| Male Employed | 11.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,820 | $74,737 |
| Households | $35,131 | $56,618 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,224 | $34,199 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
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
247
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.61% |
| Black | 26 | 4.19% |
| Other Race | 20 | 5.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
53.83%
Born in Fort Meade
89.35%
Native Born
10.65%
Foreign Born
6.67%
Non Citizen
3.98%
Naturalized
89.35% of Fort Meade residents were born in the United States, with 53.83% having been born in Florida. 6.67% 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% |