Population 7,884 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Inwood
Household size in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.16 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Inwood holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Lakeland area. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 41.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 40.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Inwood is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Inwood (22.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 15 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Inwood
Renters in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 27.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 30.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 31.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 29.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Inwood than nationally: 38.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly six in ten owners (56.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −4.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Inwood: 14.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Inwood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 16 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $760 | $916 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $777 | $958 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $833 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,179 | $1,499 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$419 | +$583 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Inwood runs $1,179 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $419 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Inwood
Bachelor's degrees in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 18.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 23.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Inwood: 9.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 82.1% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 83.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.5% | 85.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 87.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Inwood never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Inwood
| Period | Inwood | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Inwood runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 48 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Inwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inwood | 2.74 | 38.0 | 22.8% | 38.0% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,179 | 9.2% | 85.0% | 7.4% |
| Winter Haven | 2.76 | 42.0 | 13.1% | 31.0% | 15.0% | 1989 | $1,448 | 20.7% | 85.9% | 5.3% |
| Auburndale | 2.97 | 39.5 | 11.8% | 24.1% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,563 | 20.8% | 87.1% | 5.2% |
| Lake Alfred | 2.68 | 45.6 | 8.5% | 23.7% | 13.5% | 1994 | $1,552 | 25.5% | 88.2% | 4.6% |
| Eagle Lake | 3.26 | 31.6 | 12.9% | 25.1% | 13.3% | 1989 | $1,330 | 19.4% | 84.2% | 6.0% |
| Kossuthville | 2.79 | 35.2 | 6.7% | 24.9% | 13.4% | 1983 | $975 | 7.2% | 92.0% | 0.6% |
| Cypress Gardens | 2.67 | 42.0 | 7.4% | 22.6% | 10.8% | 1982 | $1,344 | 34.2% | 90.3% | 2.1% |
| Fussels Corner | 2.52 | 48.7 | 10.2% | 23.1% | 16.5% | 1988 | $956 | 14.0% | 86.5% | 6.0% |
| Lake Hamilton | 3.17 | 47.1 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 22.3% | 1979 | $1,260 | 16.4% | 81.7% | 1.2% |
| Crystal Lake | 2.55 | 34.0 | 16.0% | 47.9% | 15.0% | 1972 | $1,275 | 14.0% | 81.0% | 3.8% |
| Highland City | 2.89 | 39.6 | 8.9% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 2002 | $1,879 | 33.1% | 92.3% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Inwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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