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Inwood, FL
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida.
Population
7,556
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,003
ZIP codes
0
Inwood and its ZIP codes
Inwood at a glance
- Inwood is about 9.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,540, 26% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,300 (60% below Florida) and median rent is $1,230 a month.
Local data for Inwood, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inwood, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,540
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$1,230/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
39.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,323), Mexican Americans (837), Irish Americans (348).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Inwood.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,763
264,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,274
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.3B
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
How people get to work
Inwood, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inwood, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
742
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,144
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 52°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inwood, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.5%
U.S. 33.3% +13.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Inwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.6 |
| Winter HavenCity | 3.2 mi | 33.2 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| AuburndaleCity | 4.8 mi | 13.6 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Fussels CornerCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.4 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.3 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Combee SettlementCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| Lake HamiltonTown | 8.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Highland CityCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7.9 |
| DundeeTown | 9.6 mi | 11.2 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Polk CityTown | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| BartowCity | 11 mi | 46.5 |
| LakelandCity | 11 mi | 66.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inwood, FL in?
- Inwood is in Polk County, Florida.
- What is the population of Inwood, FL?
- About 7,556 people live in Inwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inwood?
- Nearby places include Jan Phyl Village (2 mi), Winter Haven (3.2 mi), Eagle Lake (4.4 mi), Auburndale (4.8 mi), Cypress Gardens (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023