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Elfers

Florida · 15,006 residents · 3.727 sq mi
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Elfers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $202,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,006
+14%since 2000
from 13,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,026 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−12%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,054
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,998 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,744
+82%since 2000
from $15,801 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+10%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,300
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,437
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+99%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(12,124)
Black0.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(595)
Asian0.9%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(2,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(11,161)
Black6%(900)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(2,326)
Asian1.3%(193)
Other2.8%(426)
Diversity Score52.3%(7,845)
Diversity Score
52
+244%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elfers, Florida?

Elfers, Florida has about 15,006 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elfers, Florida?

The typical household in Elfers, Florida earns about $56,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elfers, Florida expensive?

In Elfers, Florida, the median home is worth about $202,300, and the typical rent is about $1,437 a month.

How educated are people in Elfers, Florida?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elfers, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elfers, Florida?

About 14.8% of people in Elfers, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elfers, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Elfers, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,650 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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