Bartow, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bartow | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,651 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 504.2 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.80% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,555 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bartow grew by 25.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,432 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bartow has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bartow | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,117 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.95% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bartow is about 9% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Bartow | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $218,952 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.3% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bartow is about 17.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,045 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bartow spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bartow | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.3 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.6 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,755 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,823 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,444 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bartow is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bartow has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Bartow | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Bartow has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bartow | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bartow, Florida.
What is the population of Bartow, Florida?
The population of Bartow, Florida is 26,651, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bartow, Florida?
The population density of Bartow, Florida is 504.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bartow, Florida?
The median household income in Bartow, Florida is $65,117, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bartow, Florida?
The median home price in Bartow, Florida is $218,952, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bartow, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Bartow, Florida is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.