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Florida City

Florida · 13,085 residents · 5.99 sq mi
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Florida City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,556. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 7% 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 $172,100. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,085
+67%since 2000
from 7,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,184 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 1,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.3
+24%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Florida City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,556
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,991
+57%since 2000
from $8,270 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
73.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7%(549)
Black55.8%(4,374)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(2,519)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(5,295)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(498)
Black44.2%(5,786)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(6,523)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.1%(8,778)
Diversity Score
67
−1%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
29.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2013
from 63.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florida City, Florida?

Florida City, Florida has about 13,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Florida City, Florida earns about $37,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florida City, Florida expensive?

In Florida City, Florida, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Florida City, Florida?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Florida City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florida City, Florida?

About 31.1% of people in Florida City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florida City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Florida City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,277 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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