Haines City is a city located in Polk County, Florida. As of the 2010 census, its population was 20,535. It is the third most populous city in Polk County. The city is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located near the Tampa Bay Area. Haines City's early residents established citrus groves, and citrus farming became one of the city's main industries.
The majority of Haines City residents commute to work by car. A few percent work from home. This chart shows how many households in Haines City use each mode of transportation. The y-axis is plotted on a logarithmic scale, which helps to depict differences in smaller modes of transportation. Haines City has the highest percentage of households with two cars, with 86.9% commuting by car alone.
The city's population is a diverse mix of people. Twenty-seven percent of the population is under the age of 18, while nine percent of residents are 45-64. The median age is 35. Males outnumbered females, 91.1 to a 100 females.
Haines City has an overall low crime rate. In fact, the city's crime rate has dropped by 22% since 2010. That means Haines City is a safe place to live, and it's a great place for Floridians to make a change.