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Moon Lake

Florida · 4,919 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 $30,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,700. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,919
−2%vs 2011
vs 5,014 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
821 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 837 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+11%vs 2011
vs 34.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,576
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,158 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,682
+8%vs 2011
vs $13,564 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.421 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $91,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$726
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $726 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−25.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.1% in 2011
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−7%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,741)
Black1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(65)
Asian1.5%(77)
Other1.6%(79)
Diversity Score13.1%(659)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(4,462)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(280)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other1.5%(73)
Diversity Score19.4%(952)
Diversity Score
19
+47%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 25.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
49.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moon Lake, Florida?

Moon Lake, Florida has about 4,919 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moon Lake, Florida earns about $30,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moon Lake, Florida expensive?

In Moon Lake, Florida, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Moon Lake, Florida?

About 2.4% 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 27.9% of people in Moon Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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