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Fruitland Park

Florida · 8,325 residents · 7.104 sq mi
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Fruitland Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,566. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,139 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $247,200. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,325
+161%since 2000
from 3,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
+161%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.5
+68%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Fruitland Park
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,566
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,508
+98%since 2000
from $16,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,200
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+138%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(2,790)
Black7.1%(226)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(81)
Asian1.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(812)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(6,555)
Black7.6%(630)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(692)
Asian1.7%(144)
Other2.4%(204)
Diversity Score43.9%(3,652)
Diversity Score
44
+72%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruitland Park, Florida?

Fruitland Park, Florida has about 8,325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fruitland Park, Florida?

The typical household in Fruitland Park, Florida earns about $58,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruitland Park, Florida expensive?

In Fruitland Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $247,200, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Fruitland Park, Florida?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fruitland Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruitland Park, Florida?

About 13.6% of people in Fruitland Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fruitland Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fruitland Park, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,616 residents, a change of about 207 percent over that period.

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