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Moore Haven

Florida · 1,745 residents (2025 est.) · 1.065 sq mi
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Moore Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,094. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
+30%since 2000
from 1,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,001 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+26%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,745 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Moore Haven
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,094
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,801 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,279
+50%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−2%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+75%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(787)
Black22.3%(365)
Hispanic / Latino28%(458)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.9%(1,291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(545)
Black39.9%(850)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(675)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.7%(57)
Diversity Score84.3%(1,797)
Diversity Score
84
+7%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2013
from 57.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 41.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 69.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 29.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore Haven, Florida?

Moore Haven, Florida has about 2,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moore Haven, Florida?

The typical household in Moore Haven, Florida earns about $40,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moore Haven, Florida expensive?

In Moore Haven, Florida, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Moore Haven, Florida?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moore Haven, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moore Haven, Florida?

About 26.3% of people in Moore Haven, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moore Haven, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Moore Haven, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 699 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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