Demographics & People — Polk City, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,884 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 42.0 |
| Total Households | 1,052 |
| Family Households | 871 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5231 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,839 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 970 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,109 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 903 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 598 |
| American | 426 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 409 |
| Irish | 234 |
| English | 219 |
| German | 218 |
| Brazilian | 182 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 142 |
Language
| English Only | 1,950 |
| Spanish | 731 |
| Population 5+ | 2,742 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 235 |
| Population 18+ | 2,452 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| 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 Polk City, Florida.