Willow Oak, Florida facts for kids
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Willow Oak, Florida
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.14 km2) |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,806 |
| • Density | 2,182.11/sq mi (842.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-77862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0301424 |
Willow Oak is a special kind of community in western Polk County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government. Instead, it's counted for population by the census.
In 2000, about 4,917 people lived in Willow Oak. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,806 people. It is part of the larger Lakeland and Winter Haven area.
Geography of Willow Oak
Willow Oak is located in the state of Florida. It covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (which is about 8.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Willow Oak
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| 2020 | 6,806 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,917 people living in Willow Oak. These people lived in 1,784 homes. Many different kinds of people make up the community. About 19.95% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community had a mix of ages. About 28.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.8% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Willow Oak was 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Willow Oak (Florida) para niños
