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Mims

Florida · 7,336 residents · 17.07 sq mi
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Mims has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,919. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,811 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $185,400. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,336
−20%since 2000
from 9,147 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+25%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Mims
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,919
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,595
+58%since 2000
from $17,433 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+130%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(7,816)
Black10.9%(1,001)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(141)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(2,621)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(5,825)
Black10.9%(799)
Hispanic / Latino4%(293)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other1.8%(135)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,854)
Diversity Score
39
+36%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mims, Florida?

Mims, Florida has about 7,336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mims, Florida?

The typical household in Mims, Florida earns about $44,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mims, Florida expensive?

In Mims, Florida, the median home is worth about $185,400, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Mims, Florida?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mims, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mims, Florida?

About 12.8% of people in Mims, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mims, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Mims, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,076 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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