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Fort Meade

Florida · 5,100 residents · 8.184 sq mi
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Fort Meade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,728. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,100
−10%since 2000
from 5,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
623 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fort Meade
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,728
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,643
+46%since 2000
from $15,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(2,640)
Black17.3%(881)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(1,414)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.4%(71)
Diversity Score76.6%(3,909)
Diversity Score
77
+11%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Meade, Florida?

Fort Meade, Florida has about 5,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Meade, Florida earns about $38,728 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Meade, Florida?

About 13.3% 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 17.0% 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 124 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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