Plant 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 | Plant City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,446 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1279.8 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.24% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,340 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Plant City grew by 14.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,463 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Plant City has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Plant City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,869 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.44% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Plant City is about 13% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Plant City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $305,053 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Plant City is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,269 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Plant City spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Plant City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,801 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,318 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,733 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Plant City 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
Plant City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Plant City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Plant City has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Plant City | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Plant City, Florida.
What is the population of Plant City, Florida?
The population of Plant City, Florida is 39,446, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Plant City, Florida?
The population density of Plant City, Florida is 1279.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Plant City, Florida?
The median household income in Plant City, Florida is $62,869, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Plant City, Florida?
The median home price in Plant City, Florida is $305,053, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Plant City, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Plant City, Florida is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.