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Fellsmere

Florida · 4,834 residents · 57.579 sq mi
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Fellsmere has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 13% 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 $107,100. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,834
+27%since 2000
from 3,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.7
+12%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Fellsmere
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,395 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,601
+42%since 2000
from $10,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+62%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(739)
Black6.6%(253)
Hispanic / Latino73.2%(2,790)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(1,975)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(545)
Black6.2%(299)
Hispanic / Latino80.9%(3,910)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.4%(1,857)
Diversity Score
38
−26%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.2%
+28.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2013
from 40.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fellsmere, Florida?

Fellsmere, Florida has about 4,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fellsmere, Florida?

The typical household in Fellsmere, Florida earns about $37,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fellsmere, Florida expensive?

In Fellsmere, Florida, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Fellsmere, Florida?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fellsmere, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fellsmere, Florida?

About 16.5% of people in Fellsmere, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fellsmere, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fellsmere, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,655 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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

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