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Harlem Heights

Florida · 1,930 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 $25,770. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,900. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,930
+81%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
27.5
−6%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8621K1K2K2K2000201020202024Harlem Heights
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.7%(168)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.8%(170)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.8%(170)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1910.6%(205)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.2%(177)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(246)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(248)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(212)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649%(174)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745%(97)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.2%(42)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,770
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,900
+133%since 2000
from $8,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
64.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+102%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(103)
Black34.7%(370)
Hispanic / Latino55%(586)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(205)
Black22.6%(436)
Hispanic / Latino62.7%(1,211)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other1.5%(28)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan31.4%(427)
Mexican28.8%(392)
Puerto Rican19.6%(267)
Dominican1.3%(18)
Ancestry
American15.4%(210)
German2.1%(28)
English1.2%(17)
Scottish1.2%(17)
Italian1%(14)
Swedish1%(14)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Nicaraguan population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+40.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.2%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
42.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2013
from 32.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married61.3%(271)
Married21.5%(95)
Widowed2%(9)
Divorced15.2%(67)
Women 15+
Never married35.1%(210)
Married13.5%(81)
Widowed5.2%(31)
Divorced46.2%(277)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlem Heights, Florida?

Harlem Heights, Florida has about 1,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harlem Heights, Florida earns about $25,770 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Harlem Heights, Florida?

About 16.3% 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 43.8% 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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