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Medley

Florida · 1,075 residents (2025 est.) · 5.084 sq mi
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Medley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,735. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,300. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
−10%since 2000
from 1,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+47%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,075 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5379811K2K2K1990201020202024Medley
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,735
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,046
+101%since 2000
from $11,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−9%since 2010
from 0.540 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+93%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(198)
Black6.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(797)
Asian1.8%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(586)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.3%(971)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.2%(42)
Diversity Score
4
−92%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
78.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2013
from 51.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
9.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
90.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medley, Florida?

Medley, Florida has about 988 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medley, Florida?

The typical household in Medley, Florida earns about $40,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medley, Florida expensive?

In Medley, Florida, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Medley, Florida?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Medley, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medley, Florida?

About 21.0% of people in Medley, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medley, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Medley, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 303 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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