Mulberry is a city located in Polk County Florida. Mulberry has a 2024 population of 4,473. Mulberry is currently growing at a rate of 2.92% annually and its population has increased by 12.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,964 in 2020.
The average household income in Mulberry is $58,178 with a poverty rate of 14.46%. The median age in Mulberry is 48.7 years: 49 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mulberry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,900 | 73.2% |
| Black or African American | 615 | 15.52% |
| Other race | 179 | 4.52% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 99 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,554 | 2.55 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 800 | 3.23 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 550 | 1.16 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 181 | 3.73 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Male | 23 | 2.83 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 6.93% |
| Associates Degree | 356 | 11.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 306 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 290 | 9.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,207 | 39.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 626 | 20.36% |
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 | 2,031 | 1,841 | 398 |
| Black | 503 | 464 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 426 | 365 | 116 |
| Other Race | 126 | 79 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 88 | 32 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 31.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,122 | $44,137 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $35,882 | $0 | $35,074 |
| High School Graduate | $21,645 | $0 | $30,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,422 | $28,873 | $39,531 |
| Some College | $39,310 | $27,031 | $48,145 |
$35,422
Average Earnings
$28,873
Average Male
$39,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.1% of Mulberry residents speak only English, while 14.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,571 | 258 | 10.04% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 168 | 29.84% |
| Black | 615 | 120 | 19.51% |
| Multiple | 169 | 99 | 58.58% |
| Other | 179 | 81 | 45.25% |
14.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.58%
Male Poverty Rate
13.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mulberry is Multiple, with 58.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mulberry is White, with 10.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.61% |
| High School | 7.13% |
| Some College | 1.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.47% |
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,224 | $69,018 |
| Households | $50,645 | $58,178 |
| Married Families | $72,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,233 | $37,164 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
285
Number of Veterans
269
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 10.29% |
| Black | 31 | 6.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
42.55%
Born in Mulberry
93.26%
Native Born
6.74%
Foreign Born
3.96%
Non Citizen
2.78%
Naturalized
93.26% of Mulberry residents were born in the United States, with 42.55% having been born in Florida. 3.96% 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 | 5,109 | 127 | 2.55% |
| 2028 | 4,982 | 127 | 2.62% |
| 2027 | 4,855 | 128 | 2.71% |
| 2026 | 4,727 | 127 | 2.76% |
| 2025 | 4,600 | 127 | 2.84% |
| 2024 | 4,473 | 127 | 2.92% |
| 2023 | 4,346 | 233 | 5.66% |
| 2022 | 4,113 | 114 | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 3,999 | 35 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 3,964 | -228 | -5.44% |
| 2019 | 4,192 | 52 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 4,140 | 77 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 4,063 | 63 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 4,000 | 73 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 3,927 | 59 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 3,868 | 44 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 3,824 | 25 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 3,799 | 25 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 3,774 | 27 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 3,747 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,230 | 242 | 8.1% |
| 1990 | 2,988 | 56 | 1.91% |
| 1980 | 2,932 | 231 | 8.55% |
| 1970 | 2,701 | -221 | -7.56% |
| 1960 | 2,922 | -2,187 | -42.81% |