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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gifford

Florida · 7,599 residents · 2.718 sq mi
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Gifford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,438. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $98,900. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,599
+21%since 1990
from 6,278 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,796 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 2,310 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+24%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K9K11K1990201020202024Gifford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,438
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,910
+135%since 1990
from $8,463 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.4%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $354 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
48.7% rent
3.4
+15%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(1,802)
Black70.1%(4,398)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(156)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(3,559)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(2,615)
Black57%(4,328)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(507)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score67.1%(5,101)
67
+18%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 47.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gifford, Florida?

Gifford, Florida has about 7,599 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gifford, Florida?

The typical household in Gifford, Florida earns about $29,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gifford, Florida expensive?

In Gifford, Florida, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, Florida?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gifford, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gifford, Florida?

About 23.4% of people in Gifford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gifford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gifford, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,321 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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