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Belle Glade

Florida · 16,698 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 $28,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,400. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
16,698
+12%since 2000
from 14,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,395 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+19%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K17K19K20K1990201020202024Belle Glade
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,028
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,715 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,264
+46%since 2000
from $11,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
64.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+38%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(2,058)
Black50.1%(7,471)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(4,110)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.5%(10,956)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,091)
Black56.5%(9,432)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(5,802)
Asian0.5%(77)
Other1.5%(248)
Diversity Score69.1%(11,545)
Diversity Score
69
−6%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.9%
−55.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Glade, Florida?

Belle Glade, Florida has about 16,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Glade, Florida earns about $28,028 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Glade, Florida?

About 10.2% 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 40.2% of people in Belle Glade, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Glade, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Glade, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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