Kathleen is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Kathleen has a 2024 population of 5,762. Kathleen is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,402 in 2020.
The average household income in Kathleen is $70,858 with a poverty rate of 19.63%. The median age in Kathleen is 42.3 years: 43 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kathleen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,767 | 81.58% |
| Two or more races | 568 | 9.72% |
| Other race | 375 | 6.42% |
| Native American | 69 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,203 | 2.65 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 903 | 3.33 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 902 | 1.32 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 252 | 4.17 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 146 | 4.11 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 611 | 14.84% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 253 | 6.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 2.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,809 | 43.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 413 | 10.03% |
| Some College | 648 | 15.74% |
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 | 3,329 | 2,612 | 294 |
| Hispanic | 584 | 341 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 252 | 209 | 0 |
| Other Race | 218 | 101 | 0 |
| Native American | 69 | 30 | 5 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Black | 11 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $62,795 | $63,977 | $39,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,583 | $0 | $37,750 |
| High School Graduate | $38,843 | $50,078 | $36,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,836 | $47,279 | $23,125 |
| Overall | $39,907 | $51,816 | $33,899 |
| Some College | $40,917 | $53,309 | $22,177 |
$39,907
Average Earnings
$51,816
Average Male
$33,899
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.39% of Kathleen residents speak only English, while 19.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,314 | 726 | 16.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,302 | 375 | 28.8% |
| Multiple | 568 | 166 | 29.23% |
| Other | 375 | 38 | 10.13% |
| Native | 69 | 20 | 28.99% |
19.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.32%
Male Poverty Rate
21.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kathleen is Multiple, with 29.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kathleen is Other, with 10.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.2% |
| High School | 16.36% |
| Some College | 9.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 5.75% |
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,121 | $90,634 |
| Households | $55,186 | $70,858 |
| Married Families | $93,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,333 | $38,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
291
Number of Veterans
286
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 269 | 6.81% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.03% |
| Other Race | 7 | 2.08% |
| Black | 6 | 54.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
52.32%
Born in Kathleen
92.67%
Native Born
7.33%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
92.67% of Kathleen residents were born in the United States, with 52.32% having been born in Florida. 4.36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,762 | -40 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 5,802 | -41 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,843 | -303 | -4.93% |
| 2021 | 6,146 | -256 | -4% |
| 2020 | 6,402 | 44 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 6,358 | -188 | -2.87% |
| 2018 | 6,546 | 67 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 6,479 | -453 | -6.53% |
| 2016 | 6,932 | 1,037 | 17.59% |
| 2015 | 5,895 | -490 | -7.67% |
| 2014 | 6,385 | -34 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 6,419 | -592 | -8.44% |
| 2012 | 7,011 | -130 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 7,141 | 809 | 12.78% |
| 2010 | 6,332 | 0 | 0% |