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Leisure City

Florida · 26,324 residents · 3.262 sq mi
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Leisure City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,611. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% 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 $214,300. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,324
+19%since 2000
from 22,152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,070 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 6,791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+31%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K24K26K29K1990201020202024Leisure City
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,611
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,361
+54%since 2000
from $9,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
51.0% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+119%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(3,356)
Black17%(3,769)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(14,465)
Asian0.8%(186)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(13,983)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6%(1,570)
Black13.1%(3,441)
Hispanic / Latino78.9%(20,769)
Asian0.8%(213)
Other0.4%(98)
Diversity Score43.2%(11,360)
Diversity Score
43
−32%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
47.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2013
from 64.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leisure City, Florida?

Leisure City, Florida has about 26,324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leisure City, Florida?

The typical household in Leisure City, Florida earns about $36,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leisure City, Florida expensive?

In Leisure City, Florida, the median home is worth about $214,300, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure City, Florida?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leisure City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leisure City, Florida?

About 23.5% of people in Leisure City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leisure City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Leisure City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,945 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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