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Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida · 4,836 residents · 2.411 sq mi
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Florida Gulf Coast University has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 77.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 65% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,836
+10%since 2023
from 4,416 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,006 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,832 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
19.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 19.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
2K3K4K4K5K20202024Florida Gulf Coast University
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,354
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $25,395 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$13,166
+179%since 2023
from $4,725 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
77.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.406
+12%since 2023
from 0.362 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,339
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,350 in 2023
US average: $1,442
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
67.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,190)
Black6.6%(292)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(686)
Asian2.3%(103)
Other3.3%(145)
Diversity Score56%(2,473)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(3,344)
Black8.5%(412)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(713)
Asian2.2%(108)
Other5.4%(259)
Diversity Score61.2%(2,959)
61
+9%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+8%since 2023
from 15.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
17.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
58.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida?

Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida has about 4,836 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida?

The typical household in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida earns about $26,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida expensive?

In Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida, the typical rent is about $1,339 a month.

How educated are people in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida?

About 77.6% of people in Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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