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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Meade

Florida · 5,691 residents · 8.184 sq mi
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Fort Meade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,691
+14%since 1990
from 4,976 in 1990
1990 – 2025
695 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+7%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fort Meade
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,984
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,837 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,499
+62%since 1990
from $9,559 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.6
−15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.8%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+5%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Meade, Florida?

Fort Meade, Florida has about 5,691 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Meade, Florida earns about $32,984 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Meade, Florida?

About 5.6% 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 18.3% of people in Fort Meade, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Meade, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Meade, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 715 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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