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Longboat Key

Florida · 7,505 residents · 4.078 sq mi
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Longboat Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $724,600. With a median age of 71.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 87% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 71.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,505
−1%since 2000
from 7,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,840 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
71.0
+5%since 2000
from 67.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Longboat Key
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,015
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,251 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,176
+25%since 2000
from $80,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$724,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,208
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $978 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+63%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(7,052)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(177)
Asian1.2%(88)
Other1.4%(106)
Diversity Score13%(976)
Diversity Score
13
+347%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longboat Key, Florida?

Longboat Key, Florida has about 7,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Longboat Key, Florida earns about $108,015 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 $724,600, and the typical rent is about $2,208 a month.

How educated are people in Longboat Key, Florida?

About 65.4% 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.

Has Longboat Key, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Longboat Key, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,601 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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