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Alford

Florida · 484 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 $32,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,800. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
+4%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2883904925946961990201020202024Alford
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,694
+14%since 2000
from $14,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$701
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
27
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(411)
Black2.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score25.3%(122)
Diversity Score
25
+166%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alford, Florida?

Alford, Florida has about 484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alford, Florida?

The typical household in Alford, Florida earns about $32,250 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Alford, Florida?

About 1.6% 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 36.4% 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 23 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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