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Alva

Florida · 2,725 residents · 17.453 sq mi
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Alva is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,222. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,300. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,725
+25%since 2000
from 2,182 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+7%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7021K2K3K4K1990201020202024Alva
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,222
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,972
+64%since 2000
from $24,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,420)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(174)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other6.7%(182)
Diversity Score30.5%(832)
Diversity Score
31
+291%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alva, Florida?

Alva, Florida has about 2,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alva, Florida?

The typical household in Alva, Florida earns about $88,222 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 $284,300, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Alva, Florida?

About 27.7% 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 6.8% 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 1,779 residents, a change of about 188 percent over that period.

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

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