Babson Park, Florida
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Babson Park is a census-designated place located in Polk County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,182.
Geography
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Location of Babson Park, Florida
Babson Park is located at 27°49'49" North, 81°31'42" West (27.830416, -81.528250)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,182 people, 367 households, and 277 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 306.3/km² (791.4/mi²). There are 442 housing units at an average density of 114.5/km² (295.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 77.92% White, 16.92% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.44% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.88% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 7.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 367 households out of which 41.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% are non-families. 17.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.22.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 18.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $28,487, and the median income for a family is $34,444. Males have a median income of $30,625 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $11,912. 10.3% of the population and 9.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.0% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.