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Alford

Florida · 521 residents (2025 est.) · 1.055 sq mi
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Alford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,157. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
−24%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+49%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:521 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2883904925946961990201020202024Alford
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,157
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,138
+92%since 2000
from $14,689 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−15%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services28.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration27.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$785
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(442)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(22)
Diversity Score48.4%(171)
Diversity Score
48
+410%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
65.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2012
from 38.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alford, Florida?

Alford, Florida has about 354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alford, Florida?

The typical household in Alford, Florida earns about $49,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alford, Florida expensive?

In Alford, Florida, the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Alford, Florida?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alford, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alford, Florida?

About 23.4% of people in Alford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Alford, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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