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North Key Largo

Florida · 1,808 residents · 18.583 sq mi
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North Key Largo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,605. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 67.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,808
+72%since 2000
from 1,049 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.7
+6%since 2000
from 63.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7941K1K2K2K1990201020202024North Key Largo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,605
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,709 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$149,373
+80%since 2000
from $83,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.639
+5%since 2010
from 0.611 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $981,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
52.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.4
+21%since 2000
from 11.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,007)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(28)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,439)
Black14.8%(268)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(56)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2.1%(38)
Diversity Score42.9%(776)
Diversity Score
43
+386%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 29.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Key Largo, Florida?

North Key Largo, Florida has about 1,808 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Key Largo, Florida?

The typical household in North Key Largo, Florida earns about $149,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Key Largo, Florida expensive?

In North Key Largo, Florida, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in North Key Largo, Florida?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Key Largo, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Key Largo, Florida?

About 28.1% of people in North Key Largo, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Key Largo, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, North Key Largo, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 332 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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