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Capitola

Florida · 375 residents · 2.346 sq mi
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Capitola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,430. Population has grown 23% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $114,900. Households here earn about 54% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

375
+23%since 2023
from 306 in 2023
2020 – 2024
160 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 130 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.3
−24%since 2023
from 51.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
23427331134938820202024Capitola
2024375
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,430
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $34,710 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$21,409
−51%since 2023
from $43,860 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.395
−35%since 2023
from 0.606 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$114,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
$625
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $775 in 2023
US average: $1,442
81.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
18.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
48.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
23.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.3
−1%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(181)
Black36.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(12)
Diversity Score64%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(249)
Black31.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score57.5%(215)
57
−10%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+2%since 2023
from 22.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
57.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Capitola, Florida?

Capitola, Florida has about 375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capitola, Florida?

The typical household in Capitola, Florida earns about $34,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitola, Florida expensive?

In Capitola, Florida, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Capitola, Florida?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Capitola, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitola, Florida?

About 7.2% of people in Capitola, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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