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Crime in Bartow summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bartow. Key points include:
There were 478 total crimes in Bartow in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bartow is 2,281.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bartow is 491.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bartow is 1,790.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bartow is 7.67% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bartow Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bartow / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 478 | 2,281.8 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 103 | 491.7 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 66.8 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79 | 377.1 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 375 | 1,790.1 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 78 | 372.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 272 | 1,298.5 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 119.3 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bartow summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bartow. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bartow is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bartow is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bartow is $277,441.
The median income in Bartow is $68,178.
Bartow's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bartow Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bartow | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bartow, FL Weather
The average high in Bartow is 83.7° and the average low is 61.8°.
There are 70.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bartow |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bartow Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bartow
The current population in Bartow is 20,438. The population has increased 18.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,438 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 19,801 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 19,424 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 18,880 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 19,762 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 19,440 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 19,063 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 18,705 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 18,501 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 18,094 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 17,766 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 17,570 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 17,422 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 17,339 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 17,230 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bartow
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Bartow is:
55.8% White with 11,409 White residents.
22.0% African American with 4,497 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 556 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 52 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 670 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 3,242 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bartow | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.0% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bartow
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Bartow is 49.6% female with 10,144 female residents.
Bartow is 50.4% male with 10,294 male residents.
| Gender | Bartow | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bartow for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Bartow completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Bartow completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Bartow completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Bartow completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bartow completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Bartow completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Bartow completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bartow completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bartow completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bartow | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bartow, Florida
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3.7% of households in Bartow earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Bartow earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Bartow earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Bartow earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Bartow earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Bartow earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Bartow earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Bartow earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Bartow earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Bartow earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bartow | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
