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Alford

Florida · 489 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Alford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+5%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+20%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2883904925946961990201020202024Alford
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,469
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,360
−2%since 2000
from $14,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$688
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−52.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(447)
Black2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(20)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other5.3%(26)
Diversity Score27.3%(133)
Diversity Score
27
+187%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alford, Florida?

Alford, Florida has about 489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alford, Florida?

The typical household in Alford, Florida earns about $25,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alford, Florida expensive?

In Alford, Florida, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Alford, Florida?

About 4.4% 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 22.0% of people in Alford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Alford, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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