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Ferry Pass

Florida · 30,053 residents · 13.907 sq mi
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Ferry Pass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $260,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,053
+11%since 2000
from 27,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,161 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K30K33K35K1990201020202024Ferry Pass
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,689
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,674 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,867
+66%since 2000
from $22,165 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−6%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+76%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(22,322)
Black10.5%(2,852)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(740)
Asian1.9%(514)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(9,300)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(19,021)
Black19.9%(5,975)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,759)
Asian2.1%(618)
Other8.9%(2,680)
Diversity Score68.5%(20,590)
Diversity Score
69
+100%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferry Pass, Florida?

Ferry Pass, Florida has about 30,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferry Pass, Florida?

The typical household in Ferry Pass, Florida earns about $61,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferry Pass, Florida expensive?

In Ferry Pass, Florida, the median home is worth about $260,100, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Ferry Pass, Florida?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ferry Pass, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferry Pass, Florida?

About 14.4% of people in Ferry Pass, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferry Pass, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferry Pass, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,752 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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