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Micanopy

Florida · 653 residents (2025 est.) · 1.037 sq mi
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Micanopy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $233,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
+14%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 568 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+15%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:653 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4525817118409691990201020202024Micanopy
2024747
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(36)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.3%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(113)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.3%(137)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.3%(144)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.1%(105)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(37)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,038
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,642
+118%since 2000
from $20,433 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−2%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,200
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Micanopy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(438)
Black28.5%(186)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(517)
Black18.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(82)
Diversity Score
59
−9%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(10)
Cuban0.4%(3)
Ancestry
English28.1%(210)
German15.5%(116)
Irish6.3%(47)
Italian2.9%(22)
French2.3%(17)
West Indian2.1%(16)
American1.7%(13)
Scottish1.7%(13)
Norwegian1.6%(12)
Dutch1.2%(9)
Swedish1.2%(9)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(4)
Welsh0.5%(4)
Danish0.4%(3)
Canadian0.3%(2)
Arab0.1%(1)
Moroccan0.1%(1)
Hungarian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.2%(99)
Married40.7%(125)
Widowed3.3%(10)
Divorced23.8%(73)
Women 15+
Never married36.1%(133)
Married47.3%(174)
Widowed5.7%(21)
Divorced10.9%(40)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Micanopy, Florida?

Micanopy, Florida has about 747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Micanopy, Florida?

The typical household in Micanopy, Florida earns about $74,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Micanopy, Florida expensive?

In Micanopy, Florida, the median home is worth about $233,200, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Micanopy, Florida?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Micanopy, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Micanopy, Florida?

About 11.2% of people in Micanopy, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Micanopy, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Micanopy, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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