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Crescent City

Florida · 1,728 residents (2025 est.) · 2.065 sq mi
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Crescent City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $192,600. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,944
+9%since 2000
from 1,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,728 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Crescent City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,971
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,288
+51%since 2000
from $12,767 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
+11%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+91%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(869)
Black34.3%(609)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(258)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.3%(1,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(912)
Black28.7%(557)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(424)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(51)
Diversity Score81.2%(1,578)
Diversity Score
81
+6%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 53.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent City, Florida?

Crescent City, Florida has about 1,944 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crescent City, Florida?

The typical household in Crescent City, Florida earns about $33,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crescent City, Florida expensive?

In Crescent City, Florida, the median home is worth about $192,600, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Crescent City, Florida?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crescent City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crescent City, Florida?

About 31.7% of people in Crescent City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crescent City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Crescent City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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