Loughman, Florida

Loughman, Florida
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°14′46″N 81°34′6″W / 28.24611°N 81.56833°W / 28.24611; -81.56833
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Area
 • Total3.76 sq mi (9.73 km2)
 • Land3.47 sq mi (9.00 km2)
 • Water0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,417
 • Density1,559.30/sq mi (602.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33858
Area code863
FIPS code12-41400[2]
GNIS feature ID0286130[3]

Loughman (LOFF-mǝn) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the northeast corner of Polk County, Florida, United States, near the Osceola county line. The population was 1,385 at the 2000 census. It is part of the LakelandWinter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area has grown rapidly since 2000 due, in large part, to its proximity to Walt Disney World and the Orlando, Florida area.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.