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Capitola

Florida · 247 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 $29,983. Population has fallen 21% since 2021, a loss of 66 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

247
−21%vs 2021
vs 313 in 2021
2020 – 2024
105 / sq mi
−21%vs 2021
vs 133 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
54.5
+4%vs 2021
vs 52.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
23427331134938820202024Capitola
2024375
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,983
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$43,746
+4%vs 2021
vs $42,084 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

89.6%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.9% in 2021
10.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(153)
Black37.1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(8)
Diversity Score76.2%(239)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(166)
Black24.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score54.5%(135)
55
−28%vs 2021
vs 76 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

73.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.1%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
41.0%
−12.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
52.9%
+8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

20.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.4% in 2021
79.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.6% in 2021
4.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Capitola, Florida?

Capitola, Florida has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capitola, Florida?

The typical household in Capitola, Florida earns about $29,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Capitola, Florida?

About 11.4% 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 2.3% 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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