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CITY · 2010 ACS

Gateway

Florida · 8,401 residents · 5.367 sq mi
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Gateway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,530. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,458 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,401
+185%since 2000
from 2,943 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,565 / sq mi
+185%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K5K7K10K12K2000201020202024Gateway
202411K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,530
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,705 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,334
−7%since 2000
from $38,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,248
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,161 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+69%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,705)
Black2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(96)
Asian1.5%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(485)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(6,647)
Black4.7%(391)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(944)
Asian3%(256)
Other2.3%(197)
Diversity Score45.4%(3,811)
Diversity Score
45
+175%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gateway, Florida?

Gateway, Florida has about 8,401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gateway, Florida?

The typical household in Gateway, Florida earns about $86,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gateway, Florida expensive?

In Gateway, Florida, the median home is worth about $318,200, and the typical rent is about $1,248 a month.

How educated are people in Gateway, Florida?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gateway, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gateway, Florida?

About 4.6% of people in Gateway, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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