Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida
Winter Haven: City in Polk County, Florida, United States
About
Winter Haven is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,874 and a population density of 328 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 46,578 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Winter Haven
| Population : | 46,578 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 863 |
| Area : | 103.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 253 feet / 77 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:35:07 (1st June 2023) |
| Postal code : | 33880 |
| Density : | 450 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 27.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Winter Haven is located at 28°1'20"N 81°43'58"W (28.0222400, -81.7328600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Winter Haven
Demographics
The population of Winter Haven increased by 27.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,874 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,278 | 3.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,650 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,034 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,917 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,136 | 3.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,429 | 3.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,859 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,974 | 4.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,955 | 4.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 46,578 | 3.48% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Winter Haven
1 LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 LEGOLAND Florida Water Park
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Trailhead Park Playground
301 Avenue G NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 South Lake Howard Nature Park
1570 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Veterinary Healthcare Associates
3025 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Winter Haven
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd Se, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
405 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 LongHorn Steakhouse
875 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Applebee's Grill + Bar
201 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Outback Steakhouse
170 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Winter Haven
1 LEGOLAND Beach Retreat
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 LEGOLAND Hotel
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Winter Haven
1 City of Winter Haven- City Hall
451 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 ➦ Show Map
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2 Merlin Entertainments Group Fl
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 US Agricultural Department
600 Ave S NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Agricultural Department
98 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 U.S. Department of Agriculture
1124 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Us Animal Plant Health Inspctn
3029 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Agriculture Law Enforcement
3027 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map
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8 Agriculture & Consumer Services
500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Winter Haven (57)
People born in Winter Haven, including screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis, singer-songwriter Gram Parsons, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder, television sports commentator Rowdy Gaines, .
List
- Gloria Hendry (American actress) she was born in 03/03/1949
- Otis Birdsong (American basketball player) he was born in 09/12/1955
- Andrew Romine (American baseball player) he was born in 24/12/1985
- Tommy Ho (US tennis player) he was born in 17/06/1973
- Jim Stafford (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 16/01/1944
- Tree Rollins (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 16/06/1955
- Kenny Brokenburr (American sprinter) he was born in 29/10/1968
- Larry Parrish (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 10/11/1953
- Jameson Taillon (Canadian-American baseball player) he was born in 18/11/1991
- Nick Sorensen (American football player) he was born in 31/07/1978
- Sally Wheeler (American actress) she was born in 19/05/1970
- Connie Rea (American professional basketball player) he was born in 27/01/1931
- Angela Elwell Hunt (American writer) she was born in 20/12/1957
- Baxter Troutman (American politician) he was born in 25/11/1966
- C. D. Atkins (American food scientist) he was born in 07/09/1913
- Charles Owens (professional golfer (1930-2017)) he was born in 22/02/1930
- Charlie Manning (American baseball player) he was born in 31/03/1979
- Chris Cameron (American gymnast) he was born in 16/01/1989
Schools in Winter Haven
College & universities near Winter Haven, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136516 | Polk State College | Winter Haven (FL) | 33881-4299 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Winter Haven, 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 |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
| DDE | Dade City, Florida | 14218 US Highway 98 | OTHER |
Post offices near Winter Haven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Post Office | Winter Haven (FL) | 33880 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Polk County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 115,283 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| 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 |
| 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
Winter Haven distances to largest Florida cities
