Fort Meade, Florida
Fort Meade: City in Polk County, Florida, United States
About
Fort Meade is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,626 and a population density of 251 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,260 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Fort Meade
| Population : | 6,260 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 33841 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 863 |
| Area : | 22.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 138 feet / 42 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:04:10 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 280 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Meade is located at 27°45'8"N 81°48'6"W (27.7522500, -81.8017500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fort Meade
Demographics
The population of Fort Meade increased by 10.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,626 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,672 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,715 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,767 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,833 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,913 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,014 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,101 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,197 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,257 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,260 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fort Meade
1 Patterson Park
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Other Places in Fort Meade
1 Fort Meade City Hall
8 W Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 33841 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fort Meade (5)
People born in Fort Meade, including professional baseball player Andrew McCutchen, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient James Henry Mills, football player Jemalle Cornelius, .
List
- Onterio McCalebb (Player of American football) he was born in 10/08/1989
- Evon Streetman (American photographer) she was born in 01/01/1932
Schools in Fort Meade
College & universities near Fort Meade, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138275 | Warner University | Lake Wales (FL) | 33859-8797 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Meade, 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 |
Post offices near Fort Meade
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mead Post Office | Fort Meade (FL) | 33841 |
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 |
| Bartow | 20,201 | County seat of Polk County, Florida |
| 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 |
| Combee Settlement | 5,577 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Meade distances to largest Florida cities
