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Gifford

Florida · 5,511 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 $21,719. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 2,088 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,700. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,511
−27%since 2000
from 7,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
35.6
−11%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K9K11K1990201020202024Gifford
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.5%(416)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.8%(484)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(449)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(422)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(283)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.9%(657)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(604)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(584)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(722)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(499)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.9%(269)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(122)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,719
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,434
−22%since 2000
from $19,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
−21%since 2009
from 6.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gifford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(2,615)
Black57%(4,328)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(507)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(636)
Black75.1%(4,139)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(518)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(137)
Ancestry
West Indian12.8%(572)
Haitian6.8%(305)
Jamaican5.1%(227)
English3.4%(153)
Irish3%(133)
French2.6%(115)
American1.9%(86)
Hungarian1.5%(66)
Scottish1.2%(53)
German1%(46)
Barbadian0.9%(40)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.7%(31)
British0.3%(13)
Italian0.3%(13)
Welsh0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest West Indian population · Largest Haitian population · Largest Jamaican population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47%(685)
Married39%(568)
Widowed2.8%(41)
Divorced11.1%(162)
Women 15+
Never married57.5%(1,093)
Married27.8%(529)
Widowed4.6%(88)
Divorced10%(191)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gifford, Florida?

Gifford, Florida has about 5,511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gifford, Florida?

The typical household in Gifford, Florida earns about $21,719 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, Florida?

About 16.1% 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 35.7% of people in Gifford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gifford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gifford, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 767 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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