Frostproof is a city located in Polk County Florida. Frostproof has a 2024 population of 3,451. Frostproof is currently growing at a rate of 1.71% annually and its population has increased by 7.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Frostproof is $57,093 with a poverty rate of 19.33%. The median age in Frostproof is 49.8 years: 57.1 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Frostproof was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,087 | 70.84% |
| Other race | 349 | 11.85% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 11.68% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 3.73% |
| Native American | 39 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,151 | 2.53 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 493 | 3.04 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.12 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 187 | 3.04 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Female | 144 | 3.33 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 15.71% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 638 | 30.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 230 | 10.85% |
| Some College | 518 | 24.45% |
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 | 1,629 | 1,169 | 151 |
| Hispanic | 301 | 215 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 143 | 52 |
| Other Race | 112 | 94 | 9 |
| Black | 96 | 79 | 17 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,444 | $58,750 | $85,573 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,224 | $68,224 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,412 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $26,289 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $30,559 | $33,750 | $28,958 |
| Some College | $42,361 | $0 | $38,125 |
$30,559
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$28,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.95% of Frostproof residents speak only English, while 17.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 738 | 270 | 36.59% |
| White | 1,937 | 218 | 11.25% |
| Other | 349 | 212 | 60.74% |
| Multiple | 344 | 111 | 32.27% |
| Black | 110 | 27 | 24.55% |
19.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
25.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Frostproof is Other, with 60.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Frostproof is White, with 11.25% 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 21.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.69% |
| Some College | 11.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.56% |
| Female Employed | 10.52% |
| Male Employed | 2.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,145 | $63,698 |
| Households | $43,487 | $57,093 |
| Married Families | $69,861 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,312 | $35,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 9.05% |
| Black | 9 | 9.38% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
48.37%
Born in Frostproof
92.6%
Native Born
7.4%
Foreign Born
2.92%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
92.6% of Frostproof residents were born in the United States, with 48.37% having been born in Florida. 2.92% 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 | 3,744 | 58 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 3,686 | 59 | 1.63% |
| 2027 | 3,627 | 59 | 1.65% |
| 2026 | 3,568 | 58 | 1.65% |
| 2025 | 3,510 | 59 | 1.71% |
| 2024 | 3,451 | 58 | 1.71% |
| 2023 | 3,393 | 51 | 1.53% |
| 2022 | 3,342 | 67 | 2.05% |
| 2021 | 3,275 | 58 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,217 | -43 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 3,260 | 25 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 3,235 | 50 | 1.57% |
| 2017 | 3,185 | 49 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 3,136 | 50 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 3,086 | 44 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 3,042 | 34 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 3,008 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 2,990 | 17 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 2,973 | 20 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 2,953 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,975 | 167 | 5.95% |
| 1990 | 2,808 | -187 | -6.24% |
| 1980 | 2,995 | 181 | 6.43% |
| 1970 | 2,814 | 150 | 5.63% |
| 1960 | 2,664 | -1,080 | -28.85% |