Medulla

Medulla is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,637 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lakeland - Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyMedulla is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.7 km²), of which 5.7 square miles (14.7 km²) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km²) (0.35%) is water.HistoryA post office was established at Medulla in 1881, and remained in operation until 1909. Before the post office opened, the community was called Spring Hill. The origin of the present name Medulla is obscure.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,637 people, 2,567 households, and 1,791 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,169.3 people per square mile (451.2/km²). There were 2,739 housing units at an average density of 482.6/sq mi (186.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.53% White, 11.65% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.20% of the population.