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Key West

Florida · 26,444 residents · 5.599 sq mi
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Key West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,029. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $686,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,444
+4%since 2000
from 25,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,723 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+16%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Key West
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,029
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,423
+80%since 2000
from $26,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$686,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,877
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
55.6% rent
Afford Score
9.4
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(16,160)
Black9.7%(2,562)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(5,929)
Asian2.3%(609)
Other1.6%(424)
Diversity Score67.5%(17,852)
Diversity Score
68
+25%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−50.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Key West, Florida?

Key West, Florida has about 26,444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Key West, Florida earns about $73,029 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 $686,700, and the typical rent is about $1,877 a month.

How educated are people in Key West, Florida?

About 37.8% 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 10.8% of people in Key West, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Key West, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Key West, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,612 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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