Fort Meade, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,172
Population
632/sq mi density
$35,131
Median Income
$25,351 per capita
$141,500
Home Value
$227,905 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$35,131 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$141,500 home value, $919/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,172
Census 2023
Population Density
632
per square mile
Land Area
5.3
square miles (13.6 km²)
Median Age
43.8 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 13.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 32% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.2%
Black
13.6%
Hispanic
32%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 72.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
72.4%
Spanish
23.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.7%
Veterans
6.2%
3% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.1%
62% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.9%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.1%
99% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.447
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,172 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 632 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.9% |
| Female | 53.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 72.4% |
| Spanish | 23.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 6.2% |
| Disability | 21.1% |
| Health Insurance | 82.9% |
| Uninsured | 17.1% |
| Broadband Access | 68.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.447 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |