Winter Haven City, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 26487 people, 11833 households, and 6940 families living in the city. The population density was 1498.3 people per square mile (578.5/kmē), making its Florida's 477th most densely populated city. There were 13912 housing units at an average density of 786.9 per square mile (303.82/kmē). The average household size was 2.17 persons, and the average family size was 2.81 persons. In the city Age distribution was 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. The median age was 44 years, The median age of males was 41.2 years, for females the median age was 46.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 71.51% White, 23.16% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 1.02% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 2.22% from two or more races and 1.87% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31884, it would be the 562nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $39657, making it the 492nd wealthiest city by median family income among the Florida. The per capita income for the city was $20383, it is the 394th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Florida. The median income was $20591, Median income for males is $25302, compared with $17190 for females.
In 2000, 5116 pupils and students, of which 50.86% are male and 49.14% are female, 19.32% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.54% nursery or pri school, 5.22% kindergarten, 44.88% elementary school, 24.22% high school and 16.15% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26487 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 27389 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 27360 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 27255 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 27259 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 27373 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 27990 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 29455 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 30778 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 32447 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 33353 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 283 | 205 | 488 |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 156 | 267 |
| Elementary school | 1246 | 1050 | 2296 |
| High school | 569 | 670 | 1239 |
| College or graduate school | 393 | 433 | 826 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven city, Florida | $31884 | $39657 | $20383 |
| Polk County, Florida | $36036 | $41442 | $18302 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |