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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Medley

Florida · 1,098 residents · 5.084 sq mi
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Medley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,700. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,098
+60%since 1990
from 685 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.7
−15%since 1990
from 46.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5379811K2K2K1990201020202024Medley
2024988
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(73)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(84)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(71)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.4%(48)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.5%(38)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(159)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.7%(161)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.4%(169)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.3%(124)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.5%(104)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.1%(56)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1%(11)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,167
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,955
−9%since 1990
from $13,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,700
−67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−14.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
30.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(653)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(368)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(198)
Black6.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(797)
Asian1.8%(20)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Cuban78%(771)
Colombian5.6%(55)
Nicaraguan4.7%(46)
Puerto Rican2.6%(26)
Dominican2%(20)
Honduran2%(20)
Panamanian0.4%(4)
Argentine0.3%(3)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Spaniard0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(7)
Korean0.2%(2)
Ancestry
Swedish0.6%(6)
American0.5%(5)
Italian0.3%(3)
German0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Cuban population · Largest South American population · Largest Central American population · Largest Colombian population · Largest Nicaraguan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.7%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(120)
Married52.9%(246)
Widowed0.6%(3)
Divorced20.6%(96)
Women 15+
Never married14.6%(65)
Married59.5%(264)
Widowed10.4%(46)
Divorced15.5%(69)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medley, Florida?

Medley, Florida has about 1,098 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Medley, Florida?

The typical household in Medley, Florida earns about $23,167 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 $25,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Medley, Florida?

About 8.1% 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 20.0% 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 413 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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