Homeland, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Homeland, Florida
Census-designated place
Homeland, Florida Location in Florida Show map of Florida Homeland, Florida Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Polk
Area
• Total	0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
• Land	0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	140 ft (40 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	305
• Density	717.65/sq mi (277.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	33847
Area code(s)	863
FIPS code	12-32250

Homeland is a small community in Polk County, Florida, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a place where people live and work. Homeland has a post office and a special historical park. It's also part of a larger area called the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.

A Look Back in Time

Long ago, two of the biggest towns in Polk County were Peace Creek (now Bartow) and Fort Meade. Homeland started as a convenient stop right in the middle of these two towns. People began to settle there.

The first name for this settlement was Bethel. Later, the name was changed to Homeland. A school and several churches were built in the area as more families moved in.

In 1956, the school in Homeland closed down. This happened because the nearby city of Bartow grew much larger and became more important. The old school building is now part of the Homeland Heritage Park. This park is a special place where elementary school children from Polk County can learn about history.

Where is Homeland?

Homeland is located about six miles south of the center of Bartow. It's a small area covering about 1.10 square kilometers (0.42 square miles) of land.

Who Lives in Homeland?

According to the 2020 United States Census, 305 people live in Homeland. This information helps us understand the population of the community.

See also

In Spanish: Homeland (Florida) para niños