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 $56,948 with a poverty rate of 21.47%. The median age in Frostproof is 55.3 years: 57.6 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Frostproof was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,307 | 70.14% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 12.44% |
| Other race | 406 | 12.34% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 56 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,407 | 2.31 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 573 | 2.82 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 522 | 1.09 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Male | 173 | 3.07 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Female | 139 | 3.81 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
75.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 410 | 16.69% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 206 | 8.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 3.95% |
| High School Graduate | 846 | 34.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 9.89% |
| Some College | 453 | 18.44% |
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 | 1,873 | 1,413 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 407 | 235 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 163 | 60 |
| Other Race | 172 | 102 | 10 |
| Black | 75 | 63 | 10 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 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 | $67,000 | $0 | $87,759 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,375 | $70,813 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,893 | $42,679 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,672 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $34,125 | $44,583 | $21,714 |
| Some College | $45,431 | $83,229 | $38,523 |
$34,125
Average Earnings
$44,583
Average Male
$21,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.05% of Frostproof residents speak only English, while 20.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,184 | 316 | 14.47% |
| Hispanic | 848 | 305 | 35.97% |
| Other | 406 | 221 | 54.43% |
| Multiple | 409 | 138 | 33.74% |
| Black | 90 | 31 | 34.44% |
21.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
28.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Frostproof is Other, with 54.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Frostproof is White, with 14.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.67% |
| High School | 20.21% |
| Some College | 15.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.26% |
| Female Employed | 9.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,313 | $61,834 |
| Households | $39,301 | $56,948 |
| Married Families | $57,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,223 | $45,461 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
253
Number of Veterans
247
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 12.18% |
| Black | 6 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.1%
Labor Force Participation
35.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
44.57%
Born in Frostproof
90.39%
Native Born
9.61%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
6.26%
Naturalized
90.39% of Frostproof residents were born in the United States, with 44.57% having been born in Florida. 3.34% 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% |