Cypress Gardens is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Cypress Gardens has a 2024 population of 9,821. Cypress Gardens is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually but its population has decreased by -2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,040 in 2020.
The average household income in Cypress Gardens is $100,749 with a poverty rate of 11.41%. The median age in Cypress Gardens is 40 years: 38.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cypress Gardens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,574 | 78.15% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 637 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 354 | 3.65% |
| Native American | 235 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 201 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,575 | 2.71 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 2,064 | 3.02 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 971 | 1.27 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 391 | 4.53 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 149 | 3.03 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 5.07% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,178 | 17.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 785 | 11.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,954 | 29.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 1,838 | 27.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,177 | 4,926 | 1,579 |
| Hispanic | 983 | 784 | 221 |
| 2+ Races | 433 | 295 | 141 |
| Black | 233 | 233 | 26 |
| Other Race | 199 | 192 | 0 |
| Asian | 166 | 151 | 64 |
| Native American | 81 | 81 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 41.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,607 | $53,289 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,707 | $0 | $102,873 |
| High School Graduate | $44,785 | $48,264 | $40,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,056 | $0 | $11,875 |
| Overall | $50,569 | $53,257 | $47,475 |
| Some College | $49,085 | $65,289 | $33,272 |
$50,569
Average Earnings
$53,257
Average Male
$47,475
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.9% of Cypress Gardens residents speak only English, while 17.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,578 | 588 | 8.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,262 | 504 | 22.28% |
| Multiple | 691 | 273 | 39.51% |
| Other | 637 | 180 | 28.26% |
| Black | 354 | 23 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 201 | 3 | 1.49% |
11.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
11.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cypress Gardens is Multiple, with 39.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cypress Gardens is Asian, with 1.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.35% |
| Some College | 9.87% |
| High School | 8.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.57% |
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
| Female Employed | 3.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,979 | $114,822 |
| Households | $83,812 | $100,749 |
| Married Families | $96,509 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,932 | $54,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
587
Number of Veterans
536
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 182 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 51 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 214 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 7.21% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 12.3% |
| Native American | 52 | 32.7% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 2.3% |
| Black | 27 | 9.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.85%
Born in Cypress Gardens
95.98%
Native Born
4.02%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
3.51%
Naturalized
95.98% of Cypress Gardens residents were born in the United States, with 44.85% having been born in Florida. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,821 | 64 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 9,757 | 65 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 9,692 | -531 | -5.19% |
| 2021 | 10,223 | 183 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 10,040 | -212 | -2.07% |
| 2019 | 10,252 | -106 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 10,358 | 1,352 | 15.01% |
| 2017 | 9,006 | 151 | 1.71% |
| 2016 | 8,855 | -100 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 8,955 | 37 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 8,918 | -360 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 9,278 | 194 | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 9,084 | -75 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 9,159 | 242 | 2.71% |
| 2010 | 8,917 | 0 | 0% |