Census tract · Polk County
Census Tract 138.02, Polk County, Florida
Census Tract 138.02, GEOID 12105013802, in Polk County, Florida, mostly within Winter Haven (54% of its census blocks). 6,836 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,017); the 2020 Census counted 7,436.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,836
±1,017 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,436
Median household income
$50,239
±$10,925 (90% margin)
Polk County: $65,978
Median home value
$225,200
±$26,625 (90% margin)
Polk County: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,277
±$235 (90% margin)
Polk County: $1,363
Where is Census Tract 138.02?
Census Tract 138.02 is one of 174 census tracts in Polk County, Florida. It covers 2.25 square miles of land, 3,309 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12105013802, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Winter Haven | 54% |
| Jan Phyl Village | 24% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 138.02: Tract 137.01 ($26,783), Tract 138.01 ($51,096), Tract 139.01 ($43,333), Tract 140.05 ($85,972), Tract 146 ($82,083), Tract 147.01 ($65,703) and Tract 147.03 ($77,924). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 138.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 138.02's population at 6,836 (±1,017) in 2,741 households; the 2020 Census counted 7,436 residents and 2,822 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 138.02 | Winter Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,836 ±1,017 | 55,200 |
| Households | 2,741 ±344 | 20,396 |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.23 | 2.67 |
| Housing units | 2,918 ±326 | 23,431 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 138.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 138.02 is 35.5 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.9%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 138.02 | Winter Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±4.9 | 40.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% ±6.2 pts | 21.4% |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±3.5 pts | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.9% ±10.8 pts | 24.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.6% ±8.8 pts | 41.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.7% ±8.6 pts | 27.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4% ±3.3 pts | 13.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.5% ±10.6 pts | 27.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.0 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±4.9 pts | 13.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.6% ±5.5 pts | 12.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3% ±6.2 pts | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1% ±6.2 pts | 22.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±3.4 pts | 7.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±7.2 pts | 82.5% |
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 Census Tract 138.02 earn?
Half of the 2,741 households in Census Tract 138.02 earn less than $50,239 a year (±$10,925), against $65,978 across Polk County: 131st highest of the county's 171 tracts with a reliable estimate. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 138.02 | Winter Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,239 ±$10,925 | $59,648 |
| Mean household income | $59,637 ±$10,114 | $78,841 |
| Per capita income | $24,654 ±$4,378 | $30,632 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±7.8 pts | 16.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.6% ±17.5 pts | 23.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.0% ±10.2 pts | 17.0% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±4.9 pts | 95.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±5.0 pts | 88.7% |
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 Census Tract 138.02?
Owners occupy 68.7% of Census Tract 138.02's occupied homes and renters 31.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,200 by its owner (±$26,625). The median renter pays $1,277 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 138.02 | Winter Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,200 ±$26,625 | $269,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,277 ±$235 | $1,246 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.0% ±18.7 pts | 52.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,225 ±$175 | $1,673 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.7% ±10.0 pts | 63.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.3% ±10.0 pts | 36.3% |
| Housing units | 2,918 ±326 | 23,431 |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5% ±6.9 pts | 65.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±2.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±2.7 pts | 17.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±5.3 pts | 8.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 138.02 get to work?
73.4% of Census Tract 138.02's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 138.02 | Winter Haven |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±5.3 pts | 57.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±5.2 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±10.3 pts | 80.2% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±9.4 pts | 7.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±7.2 pts | 9.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min ±7.0 | 28.4 min |
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
How does Census Tract 138.02 compare with the other tracts in Polk County?
Among Polk County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 138.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Polk County | In Winter Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 173 | 5th of 16 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 174 | 5th of 16 |
| Median household income | 131st of 171 | 12th of 16 |
| Per capita income | 133rd of 173 | 14th of 16 |
| Median home value | 99th of 163 | 11th of 13 |
| Median gross rent | 88th of 163 | 9th of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 128 | 4th of 12 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st of 164 | 10th of 14 |
| Median age | 128th of 173 | 13th of 16 |
| Owner-occupied share | 107th of 172 | 9th of 15 |
The tracts next to it on Polk County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 138.01 | 128th | $51,096±$15,316 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 142.01 | 129th | $50,591±$11,781 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 128.03 | 130th | $50,438±$6,744 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 138.02 | 131st | $50,239±$10,925 |
| Tract 127.02 | 132nd | $50,061±$13,099 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 137.02 | 133rd | $49,942±$5,407 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 148.02 | 134th | $49,889±$5,469 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 138.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 138.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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