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Beacon Square

Florida · 7,895 residents · 2.023 sq mi
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Beacon Square has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 44.6, 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 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,895
+9%since 2000
from 7,263 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,903 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
−13%since 2000
from 51.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Beacon Square
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,650
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,936
+83%since 2000
from $16,913 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−5%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+58%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(6,745)
Black0.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(279)
Asian0.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(966)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(6,024)
Black7.9%(626)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(955)
Asian1%(79)
Other2.7%(211)
Diversity Score49.5%(3,909)
Diversity Score
50
+272%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon Square, Florida?

Beacon Square, Florida has about 7,895 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beacon Square, Florida?

The typical household in Beacon Square, Florida earns about $56,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beacon Square, Florida expensive?

In Beacon Square, Florida, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon Square, Florida?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Beacon Square, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beacon Square, Florida?

About 15.6% of people in Beacon Square, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beacon Square, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Beacon Square, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,630 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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