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Apopka

Florida · 41,542 residents · 35.001 sq mi
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Apopka is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,100. Households here earn about 25% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,542
+56%since 2000
from 26,642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+6%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K22K36K49K63K1990201020202024Apopka
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,651 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,379
+43%since 2000
from $19,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+65%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(16,780)
Black15.1%(4,033)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(4,817)
Asian1.8%(491)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(17,621)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(20,553)
Black19.6%(8,147)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(10,548)
Asian3.2%(1,309)
Other2.2%(920)
Diversity Score81.2%(33,737)
Diversity Score
81
+23%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apopka, Florida?

Apopka, Florida has about 41,542 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apopka, Florida?

The typical household in Apopka, Florida earns about $59,688 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 $222,100, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Apopka, Florida?

About 28.8% 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 7.9% 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 28,030 residents, a change of about 207 percent over that period.

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