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Babson Park

Florida · 1,330 residents · 1.524 sq mi
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Babson Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,800. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,330
+13%since 2000
from 1,182 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.5
−14%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8911K1K1K1K1990201020202024Babson Park
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,681
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,869
+117%since 2000
from $11,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(874)
Black16.5%(195)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(84)
Asian1.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(604)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(908)
Black11.1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(192)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55%(732)
Diversity Score
55
+8%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babson Park, Florida?

Babson Park, Florida has about 1,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Babson Park, Florida?

The typical household in Babson Park, Florida earns about $54,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Babson Park, Florida expensive?

In Babson Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $122,800.

How educated are people in Babson Park, Florida?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Babson Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Babson Park, Florida?

About 14.5% of people in Babson Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Babson Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Babson Park, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 224 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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