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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pahokee

Florida · 5,985 residents · 5.315 sq mi
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Pahokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,731. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,300. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,985
−12%since 1990
from 6,822 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,284 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
26.1
−6%since 1990
from 27.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Pahokee
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,731
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,346
+19%since 1990
from $8,694 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
32.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$362
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−21%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35%(2,391)
Black55.6%(3,792)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,360)
Asian0.5%(35)
Diversity Score83.3%(5,685)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(813)
Black55.3%(3,310)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,763)
Asian0.5%(29)
Diversity Score72.4%(4,332)
Diversity Score
72
−13%since 1990
from 83 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 42.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+4%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahokee, Florida?

Pahokee, Florida has about 5,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pahokee, Florida?

The typical household in Pahokee, Florida earns about $26,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pahokee, Florida expensive?

In Pahokee, Florida, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Pahokee, Florida?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pahokee, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pahokee, Florida?

About 32.0% of people in Pahokee, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pahokee, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pahokee, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 837 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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