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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harlem Heights

Florida · 1,065 residents · 0.647 sq mi
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Harlem Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,611. Population has declined 12% since 2009. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,900. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,065
−12%vs 2009
vs 1,207 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
29.2
+9%vs 2009
vs 26.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(69)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910%(106)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.7%(114)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.5%(101)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.3%(78)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.3%(152)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.4%(164)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549%(96)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.5%(101)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.3%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.6%(28)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(10)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,611
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $34,500 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,963
−31%vs 2009
vs $13,056 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
27.5%
+19.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $72,800 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $868 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+23.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 59.0% in 2009
17.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(49)
Black35.9%(433)
Hispanic / Latino60.1%(725)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(103)
Black34.7%(370)
Hispanic / Latino55%(586)
Asian0.4%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.5%(230)
Puerto Rican20.1%(225)
Colombian6%(67)
Cuban2.3%(26)
Asian origin
Korean2.9%(32)
Ancestry
American6%(67)
French2.3%(26)
Irish1.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest South American population · Largest Colombian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.7%
−8.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 57.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.3%(176)
Married32.7%(130)
Widowed4.3%(17)
Divorced18.6%(74)
Women 15+
Never married41.9%(156)
Married36%(134)
Widowed9.7%(36)
Divorced12.4%(46)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlem Heights, Florida?

Harlem Heights, Florida has about 1,065 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harlem Heights, Florida?

The typical household in Harlem Heights, Florida earns about $28,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlem Heights, Florida expensive?

In Harlem Heights, Florida, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Harlem Heights, Florida?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harlem Heights, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlem Heights, Florida?

About 27.5% of people in Harlem Heights, 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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