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Malabar

Florida · 2,949 residents · 10.694 sq mi
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Malabar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,200. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,949
+12%since 2000
from 2,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+27%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Malabar
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,674 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,092
+83%since 2000
from $22,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,398)
Black2.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(69)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(410)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(2,382)
Black3.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(203)
Asian2%(60)
Other6.8%(201)
Diversity Score42.2%(1,246)
Diversity Score
42
+170%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malabar, Florida?

Malabar, Florida has about 2,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malabar, Florida?

The typical household in Malabar, Florida earns about $82,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malabar, Florida expensive?

In Malabar, Florida, the median home is worth about $290,200, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in Malabar, Florida?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Malabar, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malabar, Florida?

About 2.4% of people in Malabar, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malabar, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Malabar, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 972 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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