Kathleen

Kathleen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,280 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lakeland - Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryA post office called Kathleen has been in operation since 1886. The community was named for Catherine Prine, an early settler.GeographyKathleen is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,280 people, 1,162 households, and 900 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 986.4 people per square mile (380.3/km²). There were 1,250 housing units at an average density of 375.9/sq mi (144.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.87% White, 1.71% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.56% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.56% of the population.