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Pace

Florida · 24,684 residents · 24.229 sq mi
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Pace has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,446. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,291 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,684
+234%since 2000
from 7,393 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+234%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K10K16K22K28K1990201020202024Pace
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,446
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,479
+84%since 2000
from $16,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,837)
Black1.2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(140)
Asian1%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(773)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(20,230)
Black2.9%(707)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,349)
Asian2.3%(566)
Other4.5%(1,105)
Diversity Score35%(8,645)
Diversity Score
35
+235%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pace, Florida?

Pace, Florida has about 24,684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pace, Florida?

The typical household in Pace, Florida earns about $65,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pace, Florida expensive?

In Pace, Florida, the median home is worth about $187,700, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Pace, Florida?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pace, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pace, Florida?

About 10.7% of people in Pace, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pace, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pace, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,366 residents, a change of about 291 percent over that period.

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