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Harlem Heights

Florida · 1,975 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 $29,300. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,100. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,975
+85%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,053 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 1,646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.8
−12%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8621K1K2K2K2000201020202024Harlem Heights
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,975
+22%since 2000
from $8,963 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−56.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
63.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+102%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(103)
Black34.7%(370)
Hispanic / Latino55%(586)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.7%(753)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(164)
Black20%(395)
Hispanic / Latino70.2%(1,386)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,097)
Diversity Score
56
−21%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
44.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
31.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlem Heights, Florida?

Harlem Heights, Florida has about 1,975 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harlem Heights, Florida earns about $29,300 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 $103,100, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Harlem Heights, Florida?

About 7.7% 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 16.3% 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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