Babson Park, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Babson Park, Florida had a total population of 1,093, the 770th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $48,177, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 5.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Babson Park Quick Facts

Population 1,09390% MOE ±256

Median Household Income $48,17790% MOE ±$7,902

Median Home Value $211,10090% MOE ±$51,801

Poverty Rate 14.4%90% MOE ±10.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Median Age 32.7 years90% MOE ±8.0 years

Homeownership Rate 95.8%90% MOE ±7.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%90% MOE ±8.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.7%

Diversity Index 32/100

Population 1,093 770th of 955

Median Income $48,177 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 14.4% 16% higher than national

Median Home Value $211,100 bottom 30%

How Babson Park Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,313	1,093	No clear change (-16.8%)
Median household income	$68,336	$48,177	-29.5%
Median home value¹	$148,054	$211,100	No clear change (+42.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Babson Park Compares

Median Household Income

Babson Park

$48,177

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Babson Park

$211,100

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.4%

$25K-$50K 36.9%

$50K-$100K 13.1%

$100K+ 25.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

11.9%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

31.7%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

3.5%

$75K-$100K

4.8%

$100K-$125K

3.9%

$125K-$150K

10.9%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

49.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 95.8%

Renter 4.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

9.2%

18-34

44.7%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

22.1%

75+

0.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Babson Park Rankings in Florida

#770 Population of 955

#796 Median Income of 911

#904 Education of 955

#708 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Polk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lakeland	119,961	$64,185	13.2%	$249,400
Poinciana	75,068	$68,015	14.9%	$290,700
Winter Haven	55,200	$59,648	16.4%	$269,800
Haines City	34,234	$65,975	16.1%	$288,900
Bartow	20,438	$68,178	18.1%	$234,100
Auburndale	18,530	$77,911	9.6%	$296,200
Lake Wales	16,785	$56,347	22.4%	$239,300
Highland City	13,276	$90,947	5.9%	$347,100
Davenport	13,238	$73,685	14.1%	$333,300
Lakeland Highlands	12,102	$108,263	2.7%	$385,000

Cities Similar to Babson Park

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Gotha	1,124	N/A	$745,500	54.6%	4.5%
Plantation Mobile Home Park	1,032	N/A	N/A	15.7%	0.7%
Palmona Park	1,115	$43,930	N/A	0.0%	26.7%
Bristol	1,020	$47,689	$118,600	20.7%	15.9%
Welaka	1,082	$54,830	$283,100	11.7%	27.1%

Population Overview

Babson Park is a small community located in Florida, within Polk County. The total population is 1,093. It ranks as the 770th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Babson Park is 32.7 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Babson Park is $48,177. This is 35% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Babson Park, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $211,100. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Babson Park is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.1% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

5.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Babson Park, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Babson Park, Florida?

Babson Park, Florida has a population of 1,093 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Babson Park, FL?

The median household income in Babson Park is $48,177, which is 40% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Babson Park, FL?

The poverty rate in Babson Park is 14.4%. This means approximately 104 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Babson Park, Florida?

Babson Park's population is 81.1% White, 9.8% Black, 9.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Babson Park, FL?

The median home value in Babson Park is $211,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Babson Park, Florida?

5.7% of adults (25+) in Babson Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.