City · Florida
Frostproof, Florida
Frostproof, city, in Polk County, Florida. Frostproof had 3,519 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.6% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 3,212; the 2020 Census counted 2,877 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,346 (±20). GEOID 1224900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,519
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,877 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,346 ±20
Median household income
$42,000
±$7,320 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$150,500
±$39,284 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$697
±$337 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Frostproof and what county is it in?
Frostproof is a city in Polk County, Florida. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 253 residents per square mile in 2020.
Frostproof is in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Frostproof, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,519 people lived in Frostproof on July 1, 2025, up 9.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Frostproof, 3,212, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 2,877: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,346 (±20).
| Measure | Frostproof | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,346 ±20 | 790,694 | +155 |
| Households | 1,400 ±165 | 289,425 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.28 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,962 ±258 | 340,748 | +315 |
Frostproof's population since 2000
From 2,975 in 2000 to 3,519 in 2025: up 18.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Frostproof as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Frostproof?
The median resident of Frostproof is 55.2 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 33.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.8%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Frostproof | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.2 ±8.8 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±7.3 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.1% ±8.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 44.8% ±6.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.8% ±10.5 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.3% ±9.1 pts | 50.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.4 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±3.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±4.2 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.8% ±6.2 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±3.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 28.9% ±8.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±4.8 pts | 12.4% | +5.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.9% ±6.7 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9% ±4.6 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±2.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±5.5 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Frostproof earn?
Half of Frostproof's 1,400 households earn less than $42,000 a year (±$7,320), against $65,978 in Polk County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,908 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,908 after inflation. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Frostproof | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,000 ±$7,320 | $65,978 | −$10,908 |
| Mean household income | $58,092 ±$7,487 | $87,487 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,640 ±$4,043 | $33,249 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.8% ±11.4 pts | 14.5% | +16.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.9% ±26.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.4% ±9.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±5.1 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.5% ±9.5 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Frostproof?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Frostproof's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$39,284). The median renter pays $697 a month including utilities, and 43.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Frostproof | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500 ±$39,284 | $266,500 | +$52,291 |
| Median gross rent | $697 ±$337 | $1,363 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7% ±26.0 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,321 ±$149 | $1,716 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% ±8.5 pts | 70.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8% ±8.5 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,962 ±258 | 340,748 | +315 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.5% ±6.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.2% ±7.5 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.9% ±6.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1% ±5.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Frostproof building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Frostproof in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 5.1 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Frostproof work and get to work?
71.3% of Frostproof's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Frostproof | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.4% ±6.4 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±4.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3% ±10.2 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±5.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.5% ±5.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6% ±9.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±6.3 | 30.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Frostproof?
1 census tract lies mostly in Frostproof, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 157.01Polk County | 2,948 | $51,689 |
| Tract 157.02Polk County | 3,768 | $46,050 |
| Tract 154.02Polk County | 2,741 | $73,125 |
| Tract 158.01Polk County | 2,446 | $53,538 |
| Tract 154.04Polk County | 1,149 | $61,411 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Frostproof) · Census block assignment files
How does Frostproof compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Frostproof is the 5,856th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 251st-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Frostproof ranks 712th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 251st | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 90th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 729th | 770 |
| Median household income | 712th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 663rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 707th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 701st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 608th | 733 |
| Median age | 155th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 410th | 760 |
| Work from home | 325th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 499th | 764 |
Frostproof's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Frostproof with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Frostproof?
15 of the 57 figures for Frostproof on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Frostproof are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Frostproof.