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Moon Lake

Florida · 4,817 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 $34,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,817
+12%since 2019
from 4,312 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
804 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 720 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+12%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,869
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,469 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,662
−1%since 2019
from $16,871 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$933
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $889 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,874)
Black0.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(157)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other4.8%(206)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,019)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(4,010)
Black1.7%(84)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(353)
Asian0.8%(37)
Other2.9%(141)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,452)
Diversity Score
30
+28%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+1%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moon Lake, Florida?

Moon Lake, Florida has about 4,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moon Lake, Florida earns about $34,869 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Moon Lake, Florida?

About 5.2% 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 33.9% of people in Moon Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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