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Fort White

Florida · 567 residents · 2.559 sq mi
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Fort White has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,033. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $154,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 162%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
+39%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
−5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2704205707208701990201020202024Fort White
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,033
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,537
+66%since 2000
from $10,578 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services17.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+162%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+181%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(197)
Black46.7%(191)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(14)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(275)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(334)
Black30.2%(171)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(42)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.1%(375)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort White, Florida?

Fort White, Florida has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort White, Florida earns about $31,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort White, Florida expensive?

In Fort White, Florida, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Fort White, Florida?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort White, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort White, Florida?

About 8.3% of people in Fort White, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort White, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort White, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 247 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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