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Lemon Grove

Florida · 547 residents · 29.835 sq mi
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Lemon Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,971. Population has grown 31% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
+31%since 2023
from 418 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+7%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
288408529650770201020202024Lemon Grove
2024547
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,971
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,782
−19%since 2023
from $23,105 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+1%since 2023
from 0.490 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information66.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$898
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $910 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(9)
Diversity Score51.8%(216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score48.7%(267)
Diversity Score
49
−6%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+3%since 2023
from 29.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
Female
58.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemon Grove, Florida?

Lemon Grove, Florida has about 547 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemon Grove, Florida?

The typical household in Lemon Grove, Florida earns about $26,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemon Grove, Florida expensive?

In Lemon Grove, Florida, the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Lemon Grove, Florida?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lemon Grove, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemon Grove, Florida?

About 39.9% of people in Lemon Grove, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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