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Alva

Florida · 2,596 residents · 17.453 sq mi
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Alva is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,216. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,900. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,596
+19%since 2000
from 2,182 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+4%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7021K2K3K4K1990201020202024Alva
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,216
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,745
+47%since 2000
from $24,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,900
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+77%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,077)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(63)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(170)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,455)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(97)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(288)
Diversity Score
11
+42%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alva, Florida?

Alva, Florida has about 2,596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alva, Florida?

The typical household in Alva, Florida earns about $64,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alva, Florida expensive?

In Alva, Florida, the median home is worth about $292,900, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Alva, Florida?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alva, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alva, Florida?

About 5.7% of people in Alva, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alva, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Alva, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,650 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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