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Mulberry

Florida · 3,817 residents · 6.798 sq mi
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Mulberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,118. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,817
+18%since 2000
from 3,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
561 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+6%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Mulberry
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,118
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,247 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,989
+21%since 2000
from $14,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,389)
Black19.8%(640)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(143)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(1,592)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(2,703)
Black14.3%(546)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(488)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other2.2%(83)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,230)
Diversity Score
58
+19%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mulberry, Florida?

Mulberry, Florida has about 3,817 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mulberry, Florida?

The typical household in Mulberry, Florida earns about $37,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mulberry, Florida expensive?

In Mulberry, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Mulberry, Florida?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mulberry, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mulberry, Florida?

About 19.0% of people in Mulberry, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mulberry, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Mulberry, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 833 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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