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Osprey

Florida · 6,690 residents · 5.226 sq mi
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Osprey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,025. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $542,600. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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
6,690
+61%since 2000
from 4,143 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.7
+15%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Osprey
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,025
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,004
+20%since 2000
from $49,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+49%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,000)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(58)
Asian0.9%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(253)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(5,887)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(313)
Asian3.3%(219)
Other2.1%(138)
Diversity Score24.8%(1,658)
Diversity Score
25
+306%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osprey, Florida?

Osprey, Florida has about 6,690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osprey, Florida?

The typical household in Osprey, Florida earns about $94,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osprey, Florida expensive?

In Osprey, Florida, the median home is worth about $542,600.

How educated are people in Osprey, Florida?

About 62.5% of adults age 25 and over in Osprey, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osprey, Florida?

About 7.8% of people in Osprey, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osprey, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Osprey, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,072 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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