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Ave Maria

Florida · 8,258 residents · 10.428 sq mi
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Ave Maria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,949. Population has grown 21% since 2023. Median home value is $459,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
8,258
+21%since 2023
from 6,826 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
792 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 655 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−3%since 2023
from 39.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K20202024Ave Maria
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,949
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,179 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,754
+3%since 2023
from $33,668 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−5%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $405,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,425
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,552 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+5%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(3,864)
Black6.9%(474)
Hispanic / Latino29%(1,981)
Asian1%(68)
Other6.4%(439)
Diversity Score73.3%(5,002)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(4,033)
Black13.9%(1,147)
Hispanic / Latino32%(2,640)
Asian0.9%(76)
Other4.4%(362)
Diversity Score79.7%(6,586)
Diversity Score
80
+9%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+11%since 2023
from 37.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
54.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ave Maria, Florida?

Ave Maria, Florida has about 8,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ave Maria, Florida?

The typical household in Ave Maria, Florida earns about $102,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ave Maria, Florida expensive?

In Ave Maria, Florida, the median home is worth about $459,200, and the typical rent is about $2,425 a month.

How educated are people in Ave Maria, Florida?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ave Maria, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ave Maria, Florida?

About 11.0% of people in Ave Maria, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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