Winter Haven is a city located in Polk County Florida. Winter Haven has a 2024 population of 59,270. Winter Haven is currently growing at a rate of 3.78% annually and its population has increased by 17.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 50,625 in 2020.
The average household income in Winter Haven is $76,164 with a poverty rate of 16.47%. The median age in Winter Haven is 40.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winter Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,284 | 49.74% |
| Black or African American | 13,736 | 25.99% |
| Two or more races | 6,419 | 12.15% |
| Other race | 5,343 | 10.11% |
| Asian | 952 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,691 | 2.64 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 8,636 | 3.2 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 6,875 | 1.23 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 3,055 | 3.84 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 1,125 | 3.74 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,751 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 3,196 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,461 | 14.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,733 | 7.4% |
| High School Graduate | 12,438 | 33.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,834 | 4.96% |
| Some College | 8,536 | 23.1% |
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 | 18,699 | 17,580 | 5,061 |
| Black | 8,568 | 6,661 | 1,073 |
| Hispanic | 7,908 | 6,650 | 1,355 |
| Other Race | 3,576 | 3,004 | 642 |
| 2+ Races | 3,564 | 2,836 | 657 |
| Asian | 771 | 629 | 388 |
| Native American | 91 | 59 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,604 | $61,773 | $44,293 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,793 | $101,382 | $62,609 |
| High School Graduate | $33,355 | $39,764 | $28,561 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,308 | $35,766 | $35,221 |
| Overall | $38,332 | $46,169 | $33,801 |
| Some College | $35,760 | $47,257 | $32,594 |
$38,332
Average Earnings
$46,169
Average Male
$33,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.75% of Winter Haven residents speak only English, while 26.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,574 | 3,649 | 26.88% |
| White | 22,509 | 2,333 | 10.36% |
| Hispanic | 12,953 | 2,077 | 16.03% |
| Multiple | 6,384 | 1,400 | 21.93% |
| Other | 5,343 | 644 | 12.05% |
| Asian | 952 | 70 | 7.35% |
| Native | 112 | 43 | 38.39% |
16.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.25%
Male Poverty Rate
18.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winter Haven is Native, with 38.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winter Haven is Asian, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.13% |
| High School | 12.91% |
| Some College | 11.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.26% |
| Female Employed | 8.12% |
| Male Employed | 4.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,290 | $87,088 |
| Households | $59,604 | $76,164 |
| Married Families | $83,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,530 | $51,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
3,358
Number of Veterans
3,034
Male Veterans
324
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,301 |
| First Gulf War | 626 |
| Second Gulf War | 594 |
| Korea | 235 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,130 |
| 65 to 74 | 829 |
| 35 to 54 | 603 |
| 55 to 64 | 535 |
| 18 to 34 | 261 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,529 | 11.53% |
| Black | 609 | 6.02% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 2.32% |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 3.17% |
| Other Race | 29 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 25 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 21 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
40.67%
Born in Winter Haven
88.19%
Native Born
11.81%
Foreign Born
6.35%
Non Citizen
5.46%
Naturalized
88.19% of Winter Haven residents were born in the United States, with 40.67% having been born in Florida. 6.35% 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 | 70,077 | 2,162 | 3.18% |
| 2028 | 67,915 | 2,161 | 3.29% |
| 2027 | 65,754 | 2,161 | 3.4% |
| 2026 | 63,593 | 2,162 | 3.52% |
| 2025 | 61,431 | 2,161 | 3.65% |
| 2024 | 59,270 | 2,161 | 3.78% |
| 2023 | 57,109 | 2,004 | 3.64% |
| 2022 | 55,105 | 2,340 | 4.43% |
| 2021 | 52,765 | 2,140 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 50,625 | 5,632 | 12.52% |
| 2019 | 44,993 | 1,968 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 43,025 | 2,120 | 5.18% |
| 2017 | 40,905 | 1,429 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 39,476 | 1,303 | 3.41% |
| 2015 | 38,173 | 1,225 | 3.32% |
| 2014 | 36,948 | 884 | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 36,064 | 386 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 35,678 | 376 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 35,302 | 604 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 34,698 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,487 | 1,762 | 7.13% |
| 1990 | 24,725 | 3,606 | 17.07% |
| 1980 | 21,119 | 4,983 | 30.88% |
| 1970 | 16,136 | -141 | -0.87% |
| 1960 | 16,277 | 7,672 | 89.16% |
| 1950 | 8,605 | 2,406 | 38.81% |
| 1940 | 6,199 | -931 | -13.06% |
| 1930 | 7,130 | -62,947 | -89.83% |