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Gifford

Florida · 9,590 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 $30,779. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,590
+26%since 2000
from 7,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,528 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K9K11K1990201020202024Gifford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,779
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,874
+35%since 2000
from $19,910 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.594
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+123%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(2,615)
Black57%(4,328)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(507)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(5,101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(4,399)
Black43.5%(4,170)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(811)
Asian0.6%(58)
Other0.7%(72)
Diversity Score73.3%(7,029)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gifford, Florida?

Gifford, Florida has about 9,590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gifford, Florida?

The typical household in Gifford, Florida earns about $30,779 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 $230,500, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, Florida?

About 28.7% 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 25.6% 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 3,312 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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