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Crescent City

Florida · 1,654 residents · 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 $21,823. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,654
−7%since 2000
from 1,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+14%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Crescent City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,823
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,965
+33%since 2000
from $12,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+108%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(764)
Black28.2%(467)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(344)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other3.6%(59)
Diversity Score82.5%(1,365)
Diversity Score
83
+8%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent City, Florida?

Crescent City, Florida has about 1,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crescent City, Florida earns about $21,823 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 $134,900, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Crescent City, Florida?

About 18.6% 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 42.8% of people in Crescent City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crescent City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Crescent City, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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