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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Moore Haven

Florida · 1,635 residents · 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 $26,801. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,900. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,635
+14%since 1990
from 1,432 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.7
−4%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Moore Haven
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(105)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.6%(157)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.4%(154)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.1%(149)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(88)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(202)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.1%(215)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.8%(177)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(146)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.6%(141)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.5%(73)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(28)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,801
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,183
+35%since 1990
from $9,057 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.8%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,900
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $366 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
24.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(978)
Black19.8%(284)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(271)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(787)
Black22.3%(365)
Hispanic / Latino28%(458)
Asian0.4%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican27.5%(587)
Guatemalan1.3%(27)
Salvadoran0.8%(16)
Colombian0.7%(14)
Ecuadorian0.5%(11)
Cuban0.3%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(4)
Ancestry
American12.5%(266)
Irish5.2%(111)
German4.1%(87)
English3.3%(71)
French0.8%(17)
Italian0.6%(12)
Polish0.5%(11)
Jamaican0.4%(8)
Norwegian0.3%(7)
Welsh0.2%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian0.1%(3)
Ukrainian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.8%(190)
Married57.9%(346)
Widowed2%(12)
Divorced8.4%(50)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(185)
Married56.9%(346)
Widowed5.6%(34)
Divorced7.1%(43)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore Haven, Florida?

Moore Haven, Florida has about 1,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Moore Haven, Florida earns about $26,801 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 $39,900, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Moore Haven, Florida?

About 6.7% 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 23.8% 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 203 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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