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Longwood

Florida · 15,087 residents · 5.522 sq mi
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Longwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,087
+10%since 2000
from 13,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,732 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+13%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Longwood
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,651
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,750
+46%since 2000
from $21,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,266
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+81%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(11,145)
Black3.3%(450)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,519)
Asian2.4%(336)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(5,135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(9,309)
Black6.1%(922)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(3,424)
Asian4.3%(652)
Other4.8%(724)
Diversity Score69.6%(10,496)
Diversity Score
70
+86%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longwood, Florida?

Longwood, Florida has about 15,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longwood, Florida?

The typical household in Longwood, Florida earns about $65,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longwood, Florida expensive?

In Longwood, Florida, the median home is worth about $229,700, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Longwood, Florida?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Longwood, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longwood, Florida?

About 9.1% of people in Longwood, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longwood, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Longwood, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,771 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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