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History The history of Bartow spans over 150 years, although humans have inhabited the area for close to 12,000 years. Established in 1851 by Redding Blount, the city has gone

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Family-friendly community events and accessible cultural activities and innovative lifelong learning opportunities are vital to a creative community. They help to form a community where individuals can feel cherished, productive,

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Things to Do Bartow has the quality of life you’re looking for: Lower cost of living Perfectly positioned between Tampa and Orlando for quick access to big city amenities, vibrant

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Bartow Living

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Economy in Bartow, Florida Bartow has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%. Bartow has seen the job market increase by 2.9% over the last year. Future job growth

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In 2019, Bartow, FL had a population of 19.4k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $47,779. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of

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Major Employers BARTOW’S TOP EMPLOYERS: Polk County School Board – 6,210 Polk County Board of County Commissioners – 3,637 Mosaic – 1,993 Baycare Bartow Regional Medical Center – 405 Flanders Precisionaire – 392 Polk County

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Industry Data

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The BEDC is comprised of a Governing Board and exists as a stand-alone 501(c)6 corporation. In addition to the Board, a group of stakeholder members make up the organization functioning

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