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LaBelle

Florida · 4,640 residents · 14.487 sq mi
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LaBelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,640
+10%since 2000
from 4,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
−2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024LaBelle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,642 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,204
+10%since 2000
from $15,652 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+90%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(2,348)
Black11.2%(470)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,320)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.8%(2,979)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(2,034)
Black7.7%(359)
Hispanic / Latino47%(2,181)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other1.4%(64)
Diversity Score73.2%(3,395)
Diversity Score
73
+3%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−10%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaBelle, Florida?

LaBelle, Florida has about 4,640 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaBelle, Florida?

The typical household in LaBelle, Florida earns about $34,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LaBelle, Florida expensive?

In LaBelle, Florida, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in LaBelle, Florida?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in LaBelle, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in LaBelle, Florida?

About 19.2% of people in LaBelle, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has LaBelle, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, LaBelle, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,983 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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