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Lemon Grove

Florida · 637 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 $28,750. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $149,100. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637
+27%since 2019
from 501 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 17 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
288408529650770201020202024Lemon Grove
2024547
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,899
−30%since 2019
from $29,945 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $210,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$732
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $741 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
33.0% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+27%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(436)
Black2.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino24%(153)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.7%(336)
Diversity Score
53
+802%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−3%since 2019
from 18.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 87.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemon Grove, Florida?

Lemon Grove, Florida has about 637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lemon Grove, Florida earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemon Grove, Florida expensive?

In Lemon Grove, Florida, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Lemon Grove, Florida?

About 8.5% 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 36.0% 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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