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Florida Ridge

Florida · 18,164 residents · 10.746 sq mi
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Florida Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,825. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,164
+19%since 2000
from 15,217 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,690 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K17K20K24K1990201020202024Florida Ridge
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,825
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,608 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,205
+23%since 2000
from $19,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+72%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(12,592)
Black11%(1,676)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(620)
Asian0.7%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(5,326)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(12,845)
Black15.4%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,933)
Asian1.2%(220)
Other1.8%(329)
Diversity Score57.7%(10,485)
Diversity Score
58
+65%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florida Ridge, Florida?

Florida Ridge, Florida has about 18,164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Florida Ridge, Florida earns about $46,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florida Ridge, Florida expensive?

In Florida Ridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Florida Ridge, Florida?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Florida Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florida Ridge, Florida?

About 10.3% of people in Florida Ridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florida Ridge, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Florida Ridge, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,946 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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