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Pelican Bay

Florida · 6,159 residents · 2.947 sq mi
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#4Most work-from-homeof 6,82650.9%#6Oldest by median ageof 6,82674.6#102Highest median rentof 6,764$3,420#127Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,287,900
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Pelican Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,520. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,287,900. With a median age of 74.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,159
+8%since 2000
from 5,686 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,090 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
74.6
+11%since 2000
from 67.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K2000201020202024Pelican Bay
20246K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.3%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.1%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.9%(57)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.6%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.4%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.7%(43)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 441.4%(85)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.2%(134)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.5%(957)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7429.6%(1,821)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8438.4%(2,368)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over9.9%(609)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,520
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,762 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$160,730
+80%since 2000
from $89,063 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
−1%since 2010
from 0.554 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,287,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,420
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,165 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
47.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
−6%since 2009
from 8.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pelican Bay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,595)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(52)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,757)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(161)
Asian0.9%(58)
Other2.2%(133)
Diversity Score
16
+413%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1%(61)
Spaniard0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(32)
Korean0.2%(15)
Filipino0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish21%(1,296)
English17.6%(1,082)
German16.8%(1,035)
Italian11.5%(707)
American5.8%(359)
Swedish4.6%(285)
Scottish4.5%(278)
Russian3.1%(188)
Norwegian2.5%(156)
Polish2.2%(135)
French2.1%(127)
Greek2%(125)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian1.7%(102)
Dutch1.1%(66)
Hungarian1%(59)
Swiss0.8%(52)
Welsh0.8%(47)
Czech0.7%(44)
British0.6%(40)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(39)
Croatian0.5%(31)
Austrian0.5%(30)
Portuguese0.5%(30)
Canadian0.4%(22)
Arab0.3%(21)
Lithuanian0.3%(19)
West Indian0.3%(19)
Slovene0.2%(15)
Lebanese0.2%(14)
Armenian0.2%(11)
Romanian0.2%(11)
Ukrainian0.2%(11)
Belgian0.2%(10)
Danish0.2%(10)
Latvian0.2%(10)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Moroccan0.1%(7)
Finnish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married3.9%(107)
Married86.7%(2,374)
Widowed4.8%(131)
Divorced4.6%(125)
Women 15+
Never married2.9%(96)
Married67.4%(2,250)
Widowed18.8%(627)
Divorced10.9%(365)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelican Bay, Florida?

Pelican Bay, Florida has about 6,159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelican Bay, Florida?

The typical household in Pelican Bay, Florida earns about $163,520 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelican Bay, Florida expensive?

In Pelican Bay, Florida, the median home is worth about $1,287,900, and the typical rent is about $3,420 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican Bay, Florida?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pelican Bay, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelican Bay, Florida?

About 7.7% of people in Pelican Bay, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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