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Lemon Grove

Florida · 547 residents · 29.8 sq mi
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Lemon Grove is home to 547 people in Florida. The poverty rate is 39.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Florida median by roughly 64%. That sits in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. The median age is 44.5, about 6 years above the US median.

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

547
+31%since 2023
from 418 in 2023
2010 – 2024
18 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.5
+7%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
29.8 sq mi
Population, 20102024
288408529650770201020202024Lemon Grove
2024547
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.8%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(35)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(65)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419%(104)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.4%(24)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(84)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,971
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
39.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$898
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $910 in 2023
US average: $1,442
64.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
36.0% rent
18.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.16 people
+3%since 2023
from 2.10 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
58.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
49
−6%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican24.9%(136)
Ancestry
English14.6%(80)
American8.8%(48)
Irish8%(44)
Nigerian2%(11)
German1.1%(6)
Scottish1.1%(6)
Section 05

Education

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%
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+3%since 2023
from 29.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
69.5%
US average: 74.6%
20.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
58.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
31.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
21.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.7%
US average: 95.5%
98.9%
US average: 87.7%
92.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.7%(27)
Married51.6%(110)
Widowed9.9%(21)
Divorced25.8%(55)
Women 15+
Never married46.7%(93)
Married53.3%(106)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

21.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
42.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.5%
US average: 13.8%
17.9%
US average: 18.4%
19.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
43.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)40.7%(24)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era59.3%(35)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 59 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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