Demographics & People — Bartow, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,801 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~22,000 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 6,956 |
| Family Households | 4,776 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5814 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,456 |
| Black or African American | 4,480 |
| Asian | 545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,172 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,329 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,897 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,910 |
| American | 2,428 |
| English | 1,399 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,357 |
| Irish | 1,266 |
| German | 1,057 |
| European | 956 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 853 |
Language
| English Only | 16,060 |
| Spanish | 1,911 |
| Population 5+ | 18,562 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,317 |
| Population 18+ | 15,359 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bartow, Florida.