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LaBelle

Florida · 4,966 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 $35,188. Population has grown 18% 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 $110,300. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,966
+18%since 2000
from 4,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024LaBelle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,188
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,642 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,798
+26%since 2000
from $15,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade31.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+97%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(1,730)
Black6.6%(328)
Hispanic / Latino56%(2,780)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other8%(398)
Diversity Score75.4%(3,743)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaBelle, Florida?

LaBelle, Florida has about 4,966 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaBelle, Florida?

The typical household in LaBelle, Florida earns about $35,188 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 $110,300, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in LaBelle, Florida?

About 6.9% 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 30.2% 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 2,309 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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