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Heathrow

Florida · 6,806 residents · 2.743 sq mi
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Heathrow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,765. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $411,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,806
+67%since 2000
from 4,068 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,481 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K2000201020202024Heathrow
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,765
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,241 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,918
+5%since 2000
from $59,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,109 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(4,180)
Black5%(340)
Hispanic / Latino12%(817)
Asian16.5%(1,124)
Other1.2%(83)
Diversity Score68%(4,628)
Diversity Score
68
+106%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heathrow, Florida?

Heathrow, Florida has about 6,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heathrow, Florida?

The typical household in Heathrow, Florida earns about $97,765 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 $411,200, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.

How educated are people in Heathrow, Florida?

About 74.6% 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 6.1% of people in Heathrow, 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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