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CITY · 2020 ACS

Harlem Heights

Florida · 1,930 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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With 1,930 people, Harlem Heights is a city in Florida. The poverty rate is 43.8%, above the 12.8% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 27.5. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 865 people. 43% of locals were born outside the United States. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $25,770, 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

1,930
+81%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
2000 – 2024
2,983 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 1,646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
27.5
−6%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.65 sq mi
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

$25,770
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$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%
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

$109,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$1,147
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
35.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
64.3% rent
2.82 people
−7%since 2009
from 3.03 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
4.3
+102%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
61.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
33.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
39.0%
US average: 73.3%
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
41.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
42.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
24.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
96.1%
US average: 91.9%
87.1%
US average: 86.2%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
38.4%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
10.4%
US average: 13.7%
7.2%
US average: 17.6%
21.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
48.8%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
27.2%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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