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Pahokee

Florida · 5,524 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 $30,180. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,800. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,524
−8%since 2000
from 5,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+38%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Pahokee
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,180
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,565
+41%since 2000
from $10,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+81%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(813)
Black55.3%(3,310)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,763)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.4%(4,332)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(457)
Black56.8%(3,136)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(1,836)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.3%(74)
Diversity Score70%(3,869)
Diversity Score
70
−3%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 26.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahokee, Florida?

Pahokee, Florida has about 5,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahokee, Florida?

The typical household in Pahokee, Florida earns about $30,180 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Pahokee, Florida?

About 14.4% 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 37.6% 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 1,298 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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