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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Meade

Florida · 4,976 residents · 8.184 sq mi
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Fort Meade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,837. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,000. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,976
−13%vs 2000
vs 5,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
608 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fort Meade
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,837
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,984 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,559
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,499 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $440 in 2000
US average: $450
71.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
1.9
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(3,440)
Black21.5%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(977)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(3,926)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(3,493)
Black24%(1,195)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(494)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(288)
Diversity Score66.7%(3,319)
67
−3%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Meade, Florida?

Fort Meade, Florida has about 4,976 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Meade, Florida?

The typical household in Fort Meade, Florida earns about $22,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Meade, Florida expensive?

In Fort Meade, Florida, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Meade, Florida?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Meade, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Meade, Florida?

About 21.8% of people in Fort Meade, 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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