Medulla is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Medulla has a 2024 population of 11,766. Medulla is currently growing at a rate of 1.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,336 in 2020.
The average household income in Medulla is $91,448 with a poverty rate of 7%. The median age in Medulla is 36.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medulla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,306 | 64.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,680 | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,568 | 13.81% |
| Other race | 752 | 6.62% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,067 | 2.79 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 2,292 | 3.43 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 1,081 | 1.39 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 568 | 2.99 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 126 | 2.35 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 336 | 4.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,075 | 14.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,653 | 21.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 648 | 8.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,971 | 25.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 4.67% |
| Some College | 1,611 | 21.06% |
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 | 4,779 | 4,524 | 1,477 |
| Hispanic | 1,619 | 1,302 | 349 |
| Black | 983 | 906 | 287 |
| 2+ Races | 783 | 737 | 380 |
| Other Race | 649 | 482 | 92 |
| Asian | 34 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,577 | $52,039 | $45,145 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,487 | $57,292 | $58,553 |
| High School Graduate | $34,779 | $37,933 | $32,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,290 | $33,578 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,104 | $46,193 | $39,837 |
| Some College | $45,669 | $60,237 | $36,101 |
$44,104
Average Earnings
$46,193
Average Male
$39,837
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.82% of Medulla residents speak only English, while 18.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,679 | 286 | 10.68% |
| White | 6,666 | 255 | 3.83% |
| Black | 1,552 | 249 | 16.04% |
| Other | 752 | 154 | 20.48% |
| Multiple | 1,680 | 46 | 2.74% |
7%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.2%
Male Poverty Rate
9.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medulla is Other, with 20.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medulla is Multiple, with 2.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.54% |
| High School | 9.08% |
| Some College | 6.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
| Female Employed | 1.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,987 | $102,786 |
| Households | $72,639 | $91,448 |
| Married Families | $95,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,438 | $56,037 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
714
Number of Veterans
596
Male Veterans
118
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 364 |
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 256 |
| 75+ | 179 |
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 8.02% |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 17.49% |
| Black | 66 | 5.83% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 2.71% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
50.07%
Born in Medulla
88.41%
Native Born
11.59%
Foreign Born
5.53%
Non Citizen
6.06%
Naturalized
88.41% of Medulla residents were born in the United States, with 50.07% having been born in Florida. 5.53% 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 | 11,766 | 206 | 1.78% |
| 2023 | 11,560 | 205 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 11,355 | -138 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 11,493 | 157 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 11,336 | 1,061 | 10.33% |
| 2019 | 10,275 | 596 | 6.16% |
| 2018 | 9,679 | 344 | 3.69% |
| 2017 | 9,335 | 774 | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 8,561 | 227 | 2.72% |
| 2015 | 8,334 | 220 | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 8,114 | -65 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 8,179 | 106 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 8,073 | 164 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 7,909 | -983 | -11.05% |
| 2010 | 8,892 | 0 | 0% |