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Moore Haven

Florida · 1,566 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 $37,813. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,300. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,566
−4%since 2000
from 1,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.6
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Moore Haven
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.1%(127)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(126)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(116)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(102)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(76)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414%(219)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(175)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549%(141)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.9%(186)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(160)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.5%(102)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,801 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,711
+54%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−13%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(787)
Black22.3%(365)
Hispanic / Latino28%(458)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(546)
Black25.7%(403)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(574)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.5%(7)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.9%(344)
Guatemalan4.6%(107)
Cuban1.4%(33)
Puerto Rican1.3%(30)
Colombian0.3%(7)
Dominican0.2%(5)
Ancestry
American6.2%(143)
English5.4%(124)
Irish3.4%(79)
German1.9%(44)
Italian1.4%(32)
West Indian1.1%(25)
Jamaican1.1%(25)
Scottish1%(24)
French0.7%(17)
Slovak0.4%(10)
Dutch0.3%(7)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.3%(7)
Polish0.2%(4)
Welsh0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2013
from 57.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married63.2%(708)
Married28.7%(322)
Widowed3.1%(35)
Divorced4.9%(55)
Women 15+
Never married37.7%(289)
Married46.7%(358)
Widowed10.8%(83)
Divorced4.7%(36)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore Haven, Florida?

Moore Haven, Florida has about 1,566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moore Haven, Florida earns about $37,813 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Moore Haven, Florida?

About 8.4% 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 27.6% 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 134 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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