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Apalachicola

Florida · 2,231 residents · 1.925 sq mi
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Apalachicola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,732. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% 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 $158,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,231
−4%since 2000
from 2,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Apalachicola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,732
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,073 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,253
+33%since 2000
from $12,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+87%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,459)
Black34.7%(809)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(1,402)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(1,425)
Black26.4%(589)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(148)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,379)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apalachicola, Florida?

Apalachicola, Florida has about 2,231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apalachicola, Florida?

The typical household in Apalachicola, Florida earns about $24,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apalachicola, Florida expensive?

In Apalachicola, Florida, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Apalachicola, Florida?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Apalachicola, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apalachicola, Florida?

About 34.9% of people in Apalachicola, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Apalachicola, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Apalachicola, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 476 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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