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Kathleen

Florida · 6,486 residents · 7.192 sq mi
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Kathleen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,737. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,486
+98%since 2000
from 3,280 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
902 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Kathleen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,737
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,940
+27%since 2000
from $17,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+51%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(4,700)
Black2.9%(189)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(1,257)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other1%(62)
Diversity Score49.2%(3,194)
Diversity Score
49
+124%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−58.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kathleen, Florida?

Kathleen, Florida has about 6,486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kathleen, Florida?

The typical household in Kathleen, Florida earns about $49,737 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 $127,600, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Kathleen, Florida?

About 7.3% 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 18.0% 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 3,692 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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