Haines City, 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 | Haines City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,345 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1076.8 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 6.59% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,459 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Haines City grew by 80.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,842 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Haines City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Haines City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,780 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 9.24% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Haines City is about 21% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Haines City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $189,625 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,182 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Haines City is about 13.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,182 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Haines City spend about 68 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 282 hours, about 11.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Haines City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.8 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.6 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 282 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,731 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,656 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,015 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Haines City is 34 minutes, longer 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
Haines City has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Haines City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Haines City has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Haines City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Haines City, Florida.
What is the population of Haines City, Florida?
The population of Haines City, Florida is 27,345, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Haines City, Florida?
The population density of Haines City, Florida is 1076.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Haines City, Florida?
The median household income in Haines City, Florida is $56,780, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Haines City, Florida?
The median home price in Haines City, Florida is $189,625, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Haines City, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Haines City, Florida is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.