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Fruit Cove

Florida · 32,143 residents · 16.115 sq mi
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Fruit Cove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,948. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,143
+100%since 2000
from 16,077 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,995 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+16%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K12K21K30K39K1990201020202024Fruit Cove
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,948
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,137
+51%since 2000
from $30,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,826
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $992 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
14.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(14,943)
Black2%(326)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(382)
Asian1.6%(255)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(2,335)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(25,376)
Black3.3%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,743)
Asian3.7%(1,185)
Other3.4%(1,095)
Diversity Score42.2%(13,578)
Diversity Score
42
+191%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruit Cove, Florida?

Fruit Cove, Florida has about 32,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fruit Cove, Florida?

The typical household in Fruit Cove, Florida earns about $108,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruit Cove, Florida expensive?

In Fruit Cove, Florida, the median home is worth about $343,000, and the typical rent is about $1,826 a month.

How educated are people in Fruit Cove, Florida?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fruit Cove, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruit Cove, Florida?

About 2.6% of people in Fruit Cove, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fruit Cove, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fruit Cove, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,239 residents, a change of about 444 percent over that period.

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

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