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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belle Glade

Florida · 14,906 residents · 6.973 sq mi
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Belle Glade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,715. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,000. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,906
−8%since 1990
from 16,177 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,138 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 2,320 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.9
+1%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K16K17K19K20K1990201020202024Belle Glade
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,715
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,629 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,159
+13%since 1990
from $9,899 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$448
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
41.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 37.1% in 1990
58.9% rent
3.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(5,168)
Black57.5%(9,299)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(3,605)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score83.8%(13,556)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(2,058)
Black50.1%(7,471)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(4,110)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score73.5%(10,956)
74
−12%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.5%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 40.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+4%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Glade, Florida?

Belle Glade, Florida has about 14,906 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belle Glade, Florida?

The typical household in Belle Glade, Florida earns about $22,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Glade, Florida expensive?

In Belle Glade, Florida, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Glade, Florida?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Glade, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Glade, Florida?

About 32.9% of people in Belle Glade, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Glade, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Glade, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,271 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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