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Winter Haven, Florida. Winter Haven is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 33,874 at the 2010 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2015 estimates, the city had a population of 37,689, making it the second most populated city in Polk County. It is a principal city of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Homefacts City Report. Winter Haven is located in Polk County, FL. The population is 34,509, making Winter Haven the 3rd largest city in Polk County. There are 22 public schools in Winter Haven with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Winter Haven is moderate, and there are 137 registered sex offenders residing in the city.