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Cheval

Florida · 12,522 residents · 5.951 sq mi
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Cheval is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,192. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,522
+65%since 2000
from 7,602 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,104 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K2000201020202024Cheval
202414K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,192
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,888 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,672
+38%since 2000
from $32,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+23%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(5,739)
Black4.6%(348)
Hispanic / Latino13%(990)
Asian5%(381)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(3,663)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(7,207)
Black6.1%(769)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,645)
Asian9.7%(1,217)
Other3.2%(398)
Diversity Score73.9%(9,258)
Diversity Score
74
+53%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheval, Florida?

Cheval, Florida has about 12,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheval, Florida?

The typical household in Cheval, Florida earns about $73,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheval, Florida expensive?

In Cheval, Florida, the median home is worth about $366,400, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Cheval, Florida?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cheval, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheval, Florida?

About 4.4% of people in Cheval, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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