Bartow, Florida
Bartow: County seat of Polk County, Florida
About
Bartow is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,298 and a population density of 128 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,201 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Bartow
| Population : | 20,201 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 33830–33831 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 863 |
| Area : | 135.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 121 feet / 37 meters |
| Capital city : | Bartow is capital of Polk County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 10:56:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 149 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bartow is located at 27°53'47"N 81°50'35"W (27.8964100, -81.8431400).
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Demographics
The population of Bartow increased by 14.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,298 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,324 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,475 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,679 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,116 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,598 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,117 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,472 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,870 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,147 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,201 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 244,252 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 175,484 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 39.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 251,283 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 175,511 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 77.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 15.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 10,286 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 87,537 |
Bartow zip code is 33830.
County name: Polk, County
fips: 12105
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 87,537 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $339,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,960 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $496 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,380 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2,485 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 76,753 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.97 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 257,573 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 704,472 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,364,336 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,366,845 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,594 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,218 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,832 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 6,783 |
| 2019 total employment : | 77,736 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 3,812,310 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 22,850 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 20,253 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,667 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,905 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,998 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,488 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,744 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,221 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 783.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 224.02 |
Best Things to Do in Bartow
1 Mary Holland Park
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3 Wonder House
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Where ot Eat in Bartow
1 Sonny's BBQ
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2 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
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3 Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
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4 Beef 'O' Brady's
120 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Lennys Grill & Subs
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Other Places in Bartow
1 City of Bartow City Hall
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People born in Bartow (36)
People born in Bartow, including basketball player Tracy McGrady, politician Adam Putnam, basketball player Theron Smith, .
List
- Arthur Blake (American athletics competitor) he was born in 19/08/1966
- Michael Tomasello (American developmental psychologist) he was born in 18/01/1950
- Spessard Lindsey Holland (U.S. Senator (1946-70); Florida Governor (1941-45)) he was born in 10/07/1892
- James Stewart (American motocross racer) he was born in 21/12/1985
- Darryl Carlton (American football player (1953-1994)) he was born in 24/06/1953
- Alonzo Highsmith (American football player and Vice President of Player Personnel for the Cleveland Browns) he was born in 26/02/1965
- Kenneth Gant (American football player) he was born in 18/04/1967
- Chauncey Davis (American football player) he was born in 27/01/1983
- Cleatus Davidson (American baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1976
- Desmond Clark (Player of American football) he was born in 20/04/1977
- Earl Everett (American football linebacker) he was born in 10/12/1984
- James Roberson (American football player) he was born in 03/05/1971
- Jeff Jefferson (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 08/08/1922
- Ossian Sweet (American physician) he was born in 30/10/1895
- Johnny Burnett (American college baseball player, Major League Baseball player, shortstop) he was born in 01/11/1904
- Ken Riley (American college football player, professional football player, cornerback (1947-2020)) he was born in 06/08/1947
- Keydrick Vincent (American football player) he was born in 13/04/1978
- Luther Farrell (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 13/07/1893
Schools in Bartow
College & universities near Bartow, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135522 | Traviss Technical College | Lakeland (FL) | 33803 |
| 137564 | Southeastern University | Lakeland (FL) | 33801-6034 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bartow, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH | Winter Haven | 1800 7th St SW | RAIL |
| LAK | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
| LKL | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
| SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
| TPA | Union Station | 601 North Nebraska Ave | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bartow , Georgia town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 249 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 115,283 | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. |
| Winter Haven | 46,578 | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. |
| Haines City | 26,009 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lake Wales | 17,693 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Auburndale | 17,204 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Citrus Ridge | 13,285 | Census designated place in Florida |
| Lakeland Highlands | 11,056 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Highland City | 10,834 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Cypress Gardens | 8,917 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Medulla | 8,892 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Davenport | 7,301 | City in Florida |
| Willow Oak | 6,732 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Kathleen | 6,332 | Census designated place |
| Lake Alfred | 6,331 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| Fort Meade | 6,260 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Combee Settlement | 5,577 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Bartow distances to largest Florida cities
