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Apopka

Florida · 65,552 residents (2025 est.) · 35.0 sq mi
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Apopka is home to 58,232 people in Florida. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 31,590 people. Few US cities rank higher on income. 78% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 30% more than in Florida as a whole. The foreign-born share is 22%.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $96,884, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Apopka

What changed most since 1990

  • Population13,512 → 58,232 (+331%)US over the same years: +35%
  • White share77.1% → 35.2% (−41.9 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
  • Hispanic share7.9% → 29.8% (+21.8 pts)US over the same years: +9.9 pts

Among the 101 cities and towns in the Orlando metro

  • 32nd in household income$96,884
  • 34th in share with a bachelor's degree38.8%
  • 35th in home value$394,900
  • 5th in diversity score89.7

Its weight in Orange County

Apopka's population equals 4.0% of Orange County's. Its number of households without a car equals 1.5% of the county's.

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,232
+119%since 2000
from 26,642 in 2000
65,552 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,664 / sq mi
+119%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
35.0 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K22K36K49K63K19902000201020202024Apopka
202458K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(3,782)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(4,067)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(4,369)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(3,191)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(3,909)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(7,166)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.5%(9,001)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(8,329)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.8%(6,286)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(4,946)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.8%(2,220)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(966)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,884
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,651 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,625
+106%since 2000
from $19,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,900
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,969
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.00 people
+9%since 2009
from 2.75 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+9%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(16,780)
Black15.1%(4,033)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(4,817)
Asian1.8%(491)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(20,504)
Black25.5%(14,854)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(17,336)
Asian3.5%(2,064)
Other6%(3,474)
Diversity Score
90
+23%since 2009
from 73 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican8.6%(5,026)
Mexican6.5%(3,786)
South American5.4%(3,162)
Central American4.8%(2,787)
Guatemalan3.2%(1,862)
Colombian2.6%(1,512)
Dominican2.4%(1,384)
Cuban1.3%(755)
Peruvian0.9%(546)
Chilean0.8%(477)
Salvadoran0.7%(384)
Honduran0.6%(322)
+ 8 more hispanic origin groups with data
Ecuadorian0.5%(308)
Venezuelan0.4%(204)
Spaniard0.3%(196)
Costa Rican0.3%(184)
Bolivian0.1%(48)
Argentine0%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(449)
Asian Indian0.7%(405)
Vietnamese0.7%(389)
Filipino0.6%(375)
Korean0.6%(325)
Japanese0.1%(30)
Burmese0%(26)
Cambodian0%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Guamanian0%(10)
Ancestry
American10.8%(6,261)
West Indian7.7%(4,508)
English7%(4,096)
German6.9%(4,026)
Irish6.6%(3,816)
Italian4.5%(2,637)
Jamaican3.7%(2,170)
Haitian2.9%(1,660)
Polish1.4%(823)
French0.9%(542)
Scottish0.9%(518)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian0.8%(491)
Norwegian0.7%(422)
Ukrainian0.6%(363)
Arab0.4%(243)
British0.4%(243)
Greek0.4%(232)
Dutch0.4%(222)
Lebanese0.4%(218)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(181)
Welsh0.3%(176)
Russian0.2%(144)
Palestinian0.2%(133)
Swedish0.2%(131)
Canadian0.2%(102)
Czech0.2%(96)
Hungarian0.1%(85)
Nigerian0.1%(81)
Guyanese0.1%(76)
Portuguese0.1%(67)
Austrian0.1%(52)
Romanian0.1%(52)
Croatian0.1%(44)
Finnish0.1%(38)
Lithuanian0.1%(30)
Barbadian0%(29)
Bulgarian0%(27)
Danish0%(26)
Slovene0%(23)
Ethiopian0%(21)
Swiss0%(9)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
13.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2013
from 18.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
90.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
67.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 74.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 20.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.1%(6,732)
Married62%(13,404)
Widowed1.4%(306)
Divorced5.5%(1,181)
Women 15+
Never married29.8%(7,278)
Married51.6%(12,589)
Widowed7.4%(1,814)
Divorced11.1%(2,710)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
10.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2013
from 18.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
59.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
14.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
13.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
26.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)33.9%(767)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)46.5%(1,052)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era16.8%(379)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War1.3%(30)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.7%(39)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2,260 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Apopka, decade by decade

Apopka population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
199013,512$73,591$189,36518.6%47.5
200026,642$79,517$179,25122.0%68.4
201041,542$85,865$319,50728.8%81.4
202054,873$84,046$305,19130.4%88.4
202458,232$96,884$394,90038.8%89.7

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apopka, Florida?

Apopka, Florida has about 58,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apopka, Florida?

The typical household in Apopka, Florida earns about $96,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apopka, Florida expensive?

In Apopka, Florida, the median home is worth about $394,900, and the typical rent is about $1,969 a month.

How educated are people in Apopka, Florida?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Apopka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apopka, Florida?

About 10.2% of people in Apopka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Apopka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Apopka, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,720 residents, a change of about 331 percent over that period.

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

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