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Kathleen

Florida · 7,201 residents · 7.192 sq mi
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Kathleen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,097. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,921 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $203,500. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,201
+120%since 2000
from 3,280 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,001 / sq mi
+120%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Kathleen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,097
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,226 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,116
+34%since 2000
from $17,231 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+8%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,247
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+110%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,934)
Black1.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(248)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(721)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(4,169)
Black0.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(2,597)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other4.8%(349)
Diversity Score66.5%(4,792)
Diversity Score
67
+203%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 82.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kathleen, Florida?

Kathleen, Florida has about 7,201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kathleen, Florida?

The typical household in Kathleen, Florida earns about $57,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kathleen, Florida expensive?

In Kathleen, Florida, the median home is worth about $203,500, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Kathleen, Florida?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kathleen, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kathleen, Florida?

About 31.8% of people in Kathleen, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kathleen, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Kathleen, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,407 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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