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Moore Haven

Florida · 1,680 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 $32,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500. The poverty rate of 35.3% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,680
+3%since 2000
from 1,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,577 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+13%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Moore Haven
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,667
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,801 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,194
+25%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction35.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+74%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(659)
Black24.2%(407)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(598)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score81.9%(1,376)
Diversity Score
82
+4%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore Haven, Florida?

Moore Haven, Florida has about 1,680 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moore Haven, Florida earns about $32,667 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Moore Haven, Florida?

About 8.2% 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 35.3% 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 248 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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