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Key West

Florida · 24,649 residents · 5.599 sq mi
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Key West has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,309. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $559,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,649
−3%since 2000
from 25,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,402 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Key West
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,309
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,021 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,304
+15%since 2000
from $26,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$559,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.1
+89%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(18,195)
Black8.8%(2,237)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(4,215)
Asian1.3%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(13,769)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(16,286)
Black9%(2,215)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(5,228)
Asian1.6%(386)
Other1.2%(286)
Diversity Score62.5%(15,405)
Diversity Score
62
+16%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
15.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Key West, Florida?

Key West, Florida has about 24,649 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Key West, Florida?

The typical household in Key West, Florida earns about $50,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Key West, Florida expensive?

In Key West, Florida, the median home is worth about $559,100, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Key West, Florida?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Key West, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Key West, Florida?

About 13.0% of people in Key West, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Key West, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Key West, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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