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High Springs

Florida · 6,762 residents (2025 est.) · 23.016 sq mi
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High Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,421. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $320,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 166%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,544
+69%since 2000
from 3,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,762 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024High Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,421
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,354 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,952
+145%since 2000
from $15,919 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+1%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,700
+166%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,878
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+76%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(2,829)
Black21%(810)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(159)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(1,941)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(4,508)
Black14.2%(926)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(767)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(343)
Diversity Score61.1%(4,000)
Diversity Score
61
+22%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Springs, Florida?

High Springs, Florida has about 6,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in High Springs, Florida?

The typical household in High Springs, Florida earns about $94,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is High Springs, Florida expensive?

In High Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $320,700, and the typical rent is about $1,878 a month.

How educated are people in High Springs, Florida?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in High Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in High Springs, Florida?

About 13.5% of people in High Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has High Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, High Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,356 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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