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North River Shores

Florida · 3,459 residents · 1.266 sq mi
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North River Shores has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,218. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,900. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,459
+12%since 2000
from 3,101 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,732 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+13%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024North River Shores
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,218
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,043
+44%since 2000
from $28,449 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+66%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,990)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(56)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,994)
Black1.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino7%(241)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other0.8%(27)
Diversity Score24.1%(833)
Diversity Score
24
+233%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+112%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North River Shores, Florida?

North River Shores, Florida has about 3,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North River Shores, Florida?

The typical household in North River Shores, Florida earns about $66,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North River Shores, Florida expensive?

In North River Shores, Florida, the median home is worth about $237,900, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in North River Shores, Florida?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in North River Shores, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North River Shores, Florida?

About 10.6% of people in North River Shores, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has North River Shores, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, North River Shores, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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