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Medulla

Florida · 10,871 residents · 5.599 sq mi
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Medulla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,804. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,871
+64%since 2000
from 6,637 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,942 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Medulla
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,804
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,460 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,610
+29%since 2000
from $21,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(5,408)
Black11.5%(765)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(345)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(2,520)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(6,474)
Black13.3%(1,451)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,240)
Asian1.5%(160)
Other3.7%(402)
Diversity Score71.5%(7,776)
Diversity Score
72
+88%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medulla, Florida?

Medulla, Florida has about 10,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medulla, Florida?

The typical household in Medulla, Florida earns about $60,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medulla, Florida expensive?

In Medulla, Florida, the median home is worth about $211,200, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Medulla, Florida?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Medulla, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medulla, Florida?

About 7.6% of people in Medulla, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medulla, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Medulla, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,894 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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