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Big Coppitt Key

Florida · 2,869 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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Big Coppitt Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 77% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,869
+11%since 2000
from 2,595 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,486 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Big Coppitt Key
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,663
+69%since 2000
from $24,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,003
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,028)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(435)
Asian1.4%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(1,056)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,829)
Black5.2%(148)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(725)
Asian1.9%(55)
Other9%(257)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,022)
Diversity Score
70
+73%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+87%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Coppitt Key, Florida?

Big Coppitt Key, Florida has about 2,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Coppitt Key, Florida?

The typical household in Big Coppitt Key, Florida earns about $102,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Coppitt Key, Florida expensive?

In Big Coppitt Key, Florida, the median home is worth about $429,600, and the typical rent is about $2,003 a month.

How educated are people in Big Coppitt Key, Florida?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Big Coppitt Key, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Coppitt Key, Florida?

About 11.0% of people in Big Coppitt Key, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Coppitt Key, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Coppitt Key, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 428 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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