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Astor

Florida · 1,391 residents · 2.336 sq mi
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Astor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,979. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,000. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,391
−6%since 2000
from 1,487 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
595 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.6
+23%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Astor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,979
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,284 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,772
+161%since 2000
from $14,467 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+7%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,328)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(113)
Asian1.5%(21)
Other2.1%(29)
Diversity Score26.7%(371)
Diversity Score
27
+19%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 84.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astor, Florida?

Astor, Florida has about 1,391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Astor, Florida?

The typical household in Astor, Florida earns about $56,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Astor, Florida expensive?

In Astor, Florida, the median home is worth about $116,000, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Astor, Florida?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Astor, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Astor, Florida?

About 19.7% of people in Astor, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Astor, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Astor, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 156 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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