Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bartow, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,438

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.8%11,409

Black

22%4,497

Hispanic/Latino

15.9%3,242

Two or More

3.3%670

Asian

2.7%556

Other

0.3%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%612

High School Diploma

31.5%4,601

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%1,437

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%1,846

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,558

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%2,401

Master's Degree

5%734

Professional Degree

0.8%112

Doctorate

0.6%83

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

22.8%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,100

Median Renti

$1,142

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%4,901

Renter-Occupied

34.1%2,538

Total Units

8,019

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%236

$50K–$100K

7.5%367

$100K–$150K

11%541

$150K–$200K

13.2%648

$200K–$300K

32.9%1,611

$300K–$500K

26%1,274

$500K–$1M

3.9%193

$1M+

0.6%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

472

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

576

$1,000–$1,250

259

$1,250–$1,500

386

$1,500–$2,000

493

$2,000+

243

Year Built

2020 or later

3%237

2010–2019

7.7%617

2000–2009

19%1,522

1990–1999

6.3%505

1980–1989

13.3%1,064

1970–1979

14.8%1,186

1960–1969

8%643

1950–1959

14%1,125

1940–1949

6.6%529

1939 or earlier

7.4%591

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.7%7,044

No Fuel

3%224

Utility Gas

1.5%111

Solar

0.4%30

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%25

Fuel Oil

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,178

Mean Household Incomei

$87,142

Per Capita Incomei

$33,475

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

10,556

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%275

$10K–$15K

7%520

$15K–$20K

2.9%219

$20K–$25K

1.7%129

$25K–$30K

6%448

$30K–$35K

2.1%157

$35K–$40K

5.2%389

$40K–$45K

4.4%326

$45K–$50K

3.4%252

$50K–$60K

6.3%471

$60K–$75K

10.4%772

$75K–$100K

12.9%961

$100K–$125K

12.4%921

$125K–$150K

9.9%738

$150K–$200K

7.9%590

$200K+

3.6%271

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

403

Residentsi

909

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

46 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing82 homes96% occupied$391/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers93 homes78% occupied$525/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8120 homes84% occupied$229/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,178/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

75.3%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

15.7%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.1% of subsidized households are minority

13.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1325.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

287

Philippines

135

India

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,004

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,065

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,244(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured