City safety & data profile

Haines CityFL

Haines City, FL is a 23K-resident city in Polk County with a median household income of $65,975.

Polk County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Haines City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Haines City has a population larger than 51% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $288,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 49%
By size
$65,975
Median income
$288,900
Median home
16.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Haines City

Haines City posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities

Where Haines City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,975 Bottom 31% higher than 31% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Haines City, FL beyond the headline numbers

Haines City sits inside Polk County, Florida, at roughly 28.11°N, -81.62°W. Population 22,807, $65,975 median household income. Median home value $288,900, median rent $1,224. Poverty rate 16.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Haines City's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 44.1%, then obesity at 43.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Haines City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,807
Haines City
Median Income
$65,975
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$288,900
+27% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Polk County) - Haines City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
791K+30%
Median Income
$65,978+53%
Median Home Value
$266,500+139%
Poverty Rate
14.5%-20%
Unemployment
4.8%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Haines City, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Poverty Rate
16.1% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%
Work From Home 10.4%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 29.3%
African American 24.9%
Asian 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
44.1%
Obesity
43.5%
High Blood Pressure
37%
Physical Inactivity
33.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
26%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.5%
Diabetes
15.6%
Current Smoking
15.6%
Binge Drinking
14.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.1%
Annual Checkup 76.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Haines City, FL? ▼
Haines City, FL has a population of 22,807 people, located in Polk County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Haines City? ▼
The median household income in Haines City, FL is $65,975 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
What is the median home value in Haines City? ▼
The median home value in Haines City, FL is $288,900. Median rent is $1,224/month.
What are the top health concerns in Haines City? ▼
The top health indicators in Haines City include Short Sleep Duration (44.1%), Obesity (43.5%), High Blood Pressure (37%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Haines City? ▼
The median age in Haines City, FL is 38 years. 19.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Haines City, FL is located in Polk County, Florida. With a population of 23K and a $65,975 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Haines City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Haines City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Polk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.