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Bartow, Florida

Introduction to Bartow, Florida

Bartow, Florida, in Polk county, is 12 miles SE of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 37 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city is located in the Lakeland - Winter Haven metropolitan area. Bartow has a population of 15,340.

Bartow History

The city was named after General Francis S. Bartow, the first Confederate officer to become a martyr in the American Civil War. It had its first settlers in 1850. They settled near the headwaters of the Peace River and built Fort Blount. Later, in 1861, a government was established at Polk County. After the American Civil War ended, it was decided that the county seat should be named after Francis Bartow.

Bartow and nearby Attractions

  • The Wonder House
  • Homeland Heritage Park
  • Conant House
  • First Methodist Church
  • South Florida Military Academy
  • Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Club Inc
  • Cypress Gardens Adventure Park

Bartow Activities

Bartow has a rich history which has been well preserved by its inhabitants. One can relive its history by visiting the various museums and historically significant homes. Apart from that, there are a number of events and activities organized on a regular basis -like the Fourth of July Celebrations, Winter Craft Fair, Antique Fair and Flea Market, Bloomin Arts Festival, Bartow Youth Villa Classic Golf Tournament and the Light Up Bartow Christmas Parade & Promenade.

Bartow Transportation

Tampa International Airport provides access to air travel.

Bartow Higher Education

The city is served by the Polk Community College.

High Points

Bartow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bartow Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Bartow Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bartow Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bartow, FL

Comparing Bartow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Women46
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime14

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