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Gardner

Florida · 381 residents · 7.703 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 121 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,400. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−24%since 2023
from 502 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 64.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
196292388483579201020202024Gardner
2024381
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,804
+26%since 2023
from $20,559 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−15%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services35.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
64.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(138)
Asian7.4%(37)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(151)
Asian2.9%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64%(244)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
Female
64.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
Foreign born
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardner, Florida?

Gardner, Florida has about 381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gardner, Florida expensive?

In Gardner, Florida, the median home is worth about $86,400.

How educated are people in Gardner, Florida?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gardner, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardner, Florida?

About 42.5% of people in Gardner, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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