Haines City, FL

Haines City is a small town located in Polk County, Florida. The population was 9,812 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lakeland- Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city's economy is based on tourism and real estate. The city has many lakes and golf courses nearby, as well as a variety of shops and restaurants. There are also several colleges and universities in the area, making it a popular place to live or visit.

The history of Haines City can be traced back to 1853 when General Zachary Taylor stopped for the night on his way from Tampa to Washington D.C.. In 1906, Haines City was incorporated as a town with a population of 1,000 people. In 1950, the population had grown to 5,000 people and by 1960 it had reached 10,000 people. In 1970, Haines City had its first major development with construction of Interstate 4 just outside the city limits; this led to an increase in population by over 50%. By 1990 there were 20,000 people living in Haines City; however this number decreased slightly due to suburbanization throughout Polk County during that time period.

In recent years there has been an increase in residential development within the city limits as well as new businesses opening up due to increased tourism activity from nearby attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort . As of 2010 there were 9,812 residents living in Haines City which represents an 8% growth rate since 2000 With all these new residents comes new challenges such as infrastructure needs (such as schools), public safety concerns (due to increased traffic), and environmental concerns (such as water pollution). However despite these challenges Haines City remains a thriving community that continues to grow thanks largely to its location and amenities.