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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Longboat Key

Florida · 5,904 residents · 4.078 sq mi
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Longboat Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,530. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,699 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $243,400. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 102% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,904
−22%vs 2000
vs 7,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,448 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
66.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 67.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Longboat Key
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,530
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,251 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$51,669
−36%vs 2000
vs $80,963 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$243,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $372,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$752
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $978 in 2000
US average: $450
87.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.8% in 2000
12.1% rent
4.4
+6%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(7,495)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(51)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(221)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,877)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(88)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(279)
5
+62%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.2%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
+86%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Longboat Key, Florida?

Longboat Key, Florida has about 5,904 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Longboat Key, Florida?

The typical household in Longboat Key, Florida earns about $55,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longboat Key, Florida expensive?

In Longboat Key, Florida, the median home is worth about $243,400, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Longboat Key, Florida?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in Longboat Key, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longboat Key, Florida?

About 3.7% of people in Longboat Key, 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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