Inwood, Florida

Coordinates: 28°2′18″N 81°45′58″W / 28.03833°N 81.76611°W / 28.03833; -81.76611
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Inwood, Florida
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°2′18″N 81°45′58″W / 28.03833°N 81.76611°W / 28.03833; -81.76611
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Area
 • Total1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2)
 • Land1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,031
 • Density3,692.75/sq mi (1,426.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip codes
33880 - 33881
Area code863
FIPS code12-34000[2]
GNIS feature ID0284580[3]

Inwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,925 at the time of the 2000 United States Census. It is part of the LakelandWinter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[edit]

Inwood is located at 28°2′18″N 81°45′58″W / 28.03833°N 81.76611°W / 28.03833; -81.76611 (28.038354, -81.766168).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (4.50%) is water.

The four lakes in Inwood are as follows:

Lake Blue is the only lake located entirely within Inwood.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19502,326
19605,050117.1%
19707,71652.8%
19806,668−13.6%
19906,8242.3%
20006,9251.5%
20207,031
source:[7][8]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 6,925 people, 2,835 households, and 1,774 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,612.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,394.6/km2). There were 3,249 housing units at an average density of 1,694.7 per square mile (654.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 68.29% White, 23.51% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 3.51% from other races, and 3.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.86% of the population.

There were 2,835 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,973, and the median income for a family was $29,472. Males had a median income of $22,957 versus $20,024 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,295. About 14.8% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The public schools in Inwood are run by the Polk County School Board. There are 2 public elementary, 1 public middle, and 1 private schools listed in the following:

  • Elementary public schools
    • Inwood Elementary School [9]
    • Garner Elementary School[10]
  • Middle public schools
    • Westwood Middle School[11]
  • Private schools
    • Immanuel Luther Church and School[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Blue, Lake (Winter Haven): Overview & Current Conditions - Polk.WaterAtlas.org". www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  6. ^ "Deer, Lake (Winter Haven): Overview & Current Conditions - Polk.WaterAtlas.org". www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  7. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  8. ^ Census area enumerated as West Winter Haven from 1950 to 1970.
  9. ^ "Inwood Elementary". Inwood Elementary. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  10. ^ "Garner Elementary School". Garner Elementary School. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  11. ^ "Westwood Middle School". Westwood Middle School. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  12. ^ "Immanuel Lutheran Church – Winter Haven, FL | CLC". Retrieved October 25, 2019.