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Bartow, FloridaBartow is a city located in Polk County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,340. It is the county seat of Polk County. Nicknamed "The City of Oaks" or "The City of Oaks and Azaleas," Bartow is known for its towering oaks, turn of the 20th century Victorian houses, and colorful history. Geography Bartow is located at 27°53'33" North, 81°50'23" West (27.892551, -81.839636). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.4 km² (11.4 mi²). 29.1 km² (11.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.23% water. History Bartow was originally named Fort Blount, but was renamed after the American Civil War to honor Francis S. Bartow, the first Confederate officer to die in the war. Land to create the city was originally donated by Jacob Summerlin (nicknamed "King of the Crackers") who also founded the city of Orlando, Florida. Until the 1930s, Bartow was the largest city in Polk County until being surpassed by both Lakeland and Winter Haven. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 15,340 people, 5,531 households, and 3,777 families residing in the city. The population density is 527.4/km² (1,366.5/mi²). There are 6,099 housing units at an average density of 209.7/km² (543.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 65.91% White, 28.39% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 2.22% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. 8.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,531 households out of which 29.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% are married couples living together, 16.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are non-families. 27.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 3.02. In the city the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $38,568, and the median income for a family is $44,093. Males have a median income of $31,716 versus $21,309 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,487. 13.1% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. External links
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