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Moon Lake

Florida · 4,638 residents · 5.989 sq mi
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Moon Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,878. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,638
+1%since 2023
from 4,572 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
774 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 763 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−1%since 2023
from 37.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K201020202024Moon Lake
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,878
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,901 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,815
+9%since 2023
from $20,901 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.488 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,043
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,038 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(3,305)
Black3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(736)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other7.7%(354)
Diversity Score55.6%(2,541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(3,371)
Black2.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(712)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other8.7%(404)
Diversity Score55%(2,550)
Diversity Score
55
−1%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−17%since 2023
from 34.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
52.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moon Lake, Florida?

Moon Lake, Florida has about 4,638 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moon Lake, Florida?

The typical household in Moon Lake, Florida earns about $48,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moon Lake, Florida expensive?

In Moon Lake, Florida, the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Moon Lake, Florida?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moon Lake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moon Lake, Florida?

About 31.1% of people in Moon Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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