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Mulberry, FL


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Mulberry, Florida

Mulberry, Florida is 10 miles S of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 29 miles E of Tampa, Florida. It is in Polk county. The city is part of the Lakeland - Winter Haven metro area. The population of Mulberry is 3,230.

The People and Families of Mulberry

In Mulberry, about 54% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Mulberry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mulberry had a median family income of $28,860.

Political Inclinations

Among Mulberry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $800. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Mulberry Housing

Of the housing in Mulberry, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Property taxes in Mulberry are low by Florida standards.

Commuting

In Mulberry, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mulberry Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mulberry Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mulberry, FL

Comparing Mulberry 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 Diversity107
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work31
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents58
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime13

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