Winter Haven, 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 | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,911 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1213.9 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.37% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,966 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Winter Haven grew by 32.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 51,925 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Winter Haven has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,005 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.11% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Winter Haven is about 21% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $221,888 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,184 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.5% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Winter Haven is about 15.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,184 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Winter Haven spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.6 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,021 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,434 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,561 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Winter Haven is 23 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
Winter Haven has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Winter Haven has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Winter Haven, Florida.
What is the population of Winter Haven, Florida?
The population of Winter Haven, Florida is 50,911, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Winter Haven, Florida?
The population density of Winter Haven, Florida is 1213.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Winter Haven, Florida?
The median household income in Winter Haven, Florida is $57,005, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Winter Haven, Florida?
The median home price in Winter Haven, Florida is $221,888, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Haven, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Winter Haven, Florida is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.