Winter Haven, FL Demographics
What is the population of Winter Haven?
There are 52,846 residents in Winter Haven, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.02% are males and 51.98% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.71% of the resident pool in Winter Haven, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.94%. Additionally, 6.35% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 43,147 people in Winter Haven currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 52,846 | 4.1% |
| Male Population | 25,377 | 4.5% |
| Female Population | 27,469 | 3.6% |
Male Population 48.02%
Female Population 51.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 42,125 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 7,366 | 10.6% |
| Not Citizen | 3,355 | 56.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.71%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.94%
Not Citizen 6.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,493 | 377.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,100 | 8.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,240 | 0.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,381 | 12.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 43,147 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 2.85%
Moved from Same County 7.83%
Moved from Same State 2.37%
Moved from Different State 4.55%
Same House as Last Year 82.4%
What are the employment statistics in Winter Haven?
White-collar workers make up 75.5% of the working population in Winter Haven, while blue-collar employees account for 24.5%. There are also 3,700 entrepreneurs in Winter Haven (8.02% of the workforce); 33,476 workers employed in private companies (72.54%); and 5,692 people working in governmental institutions (12.33%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 34,838 | 124.5% |
| Blue Collar | 11,308 | 94.0% |
White Collar 75.5%
Blue Collar 24.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,700 | 118.2% |
| Private Companies | 33,476 | 108.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,692 | 154.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,278 | 139.3% |
Self Employees 8.02%
Private Companies 72.54%
Governmental Workers 12.33%
Not for Profit Companies 7.1%
How many households are there in Winter Haven?
There are a total of 19,691 households in Winter Haven, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.09% of these Winter Haven households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.91%. Additionally, 30.94% of households have children and 69.06% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,691 | 5.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.1% |
| Family Households | 12,816 | 2.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,875 | 9.4% |
Family Households 65.09%
Non-Family Households 34.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,092 | 3.5% |
| Households without Children | 13,599 | 5.8% |
Households with Children 30.94%
Households without Children 69.06%
What are the median and average incomes in Winter Haven?
The average annual household income in Winter Haven is $76,164, while the median household income sits at $59,604 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,716, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,342. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,744 and $41,366, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $76,164 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $59,604 | 5.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,408 | 6.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 43,019 | 3.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Winter Haven?
There are 22,944 housing units in Winter Haven, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 19,691 occupied housing units in Winter Haven, 62.3% are owner-occupied, while 37.7% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $267,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,214 per month in Winter Haven.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 22,944 | 3.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,074 | -15.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 413 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,475 | -8.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,545 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,939 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,776 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,443 | -9.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,596 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,787 | 12.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 896 | 239.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,691 | 5.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,267 | 3.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,424 | 7.1% |
Owner Occupied 62.3%
Renter Occupied 37.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,776 | 10.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,491 | -5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $267,100 | 13.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $188,900 | 6.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,214 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 63.39%
Without Mortgage 36.61%
What is the level of education in Winter Haven?
Approximately 43.34% of the population in Winter Haven holds a high school degree (that's 18,043 residents), while 22.88% have attained a college certificate (9,524 locals) and 13.88% have a bachelor's degree (5,780 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,028 | 8.9% |
| Some High School | 18,043 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 9,524 | -16.5% |
| Associate Degree | 3,523 | -5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,780 | 18.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,733 | 22.6% |
No High School 4.87%
Some High School 43.34%
Some College 22.88%
Associate Degree 8.46%
Bachelor's Degree 13.88%
Graduate Degree 6.56%
What is the marital status of Winter Haven residents?
A total of 14,044 people in Winter Haven have never been married (which represents 32.13% of the total population), while 20,634 of them are wedded (47.21%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 539 (1.23%) and 5,837 (13.36%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,044 | 7.6% |
| Married | 20,634 | 8.9% |
| Separated | 539 | -9.9% |
| Widowed | 3,191 | -7.3% |
| Divorced | 5,837 | -5.6% |
Never Married 32.13%
Married 47.21%
Separated 1.23%
Widowed 7.3%
Divorced 13.36%
What are the most common means of transportation in Winter Haven?
The top three means of transportation people in Winter Haven use to get to work are: car, bicycle and walking. A total of 20,011 residents commute by car, 174 prefer going to work by bicycle and 123 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 20,011 | 7.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 49 | -52.4% |
| Ferryboat | 17 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 174 | -7.0% |
| Walk | 123 | -15.8% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.