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Heathrow

Florida · 5,896 residents · 2.743 sq mi
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Heathrow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,641. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $492,200. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 103% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% 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
5,896
+45%since 2000
from 4,068 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,149 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+5%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K2000201020202024Heathrow
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,641
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,241 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,037
−6%since 2000
from $59,905 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,109 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+80%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(3,433)
Black3.7%(150)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(249)
Asian4.7%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(1,344)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(4,423)
Black3.9%(232)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(576)
Asian9.4%(556)
Other3.7%(219)
Diversity Score54.6%(3,222)
Diversity Score
55
+65%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heathrow, Florida?

Heathrow, Florida has about 5,896 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heathrow, Florida?

The typical household in Heathrow, Florida earns about $96,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heathrow, Florida expensive?

In Heathrow, Florida, the median home is worth about $492,200, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in Heathrow, Florida?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in Heathrow, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heathrow, Florida?

About 3.6% of people in Heathrow, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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