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Pelican Bay

Florida · 6,346 residents · 2.947 sq mi
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Pelican Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $861,300. With a median age of 71.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 115% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 71.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,346
+12%since 2000
from 5,686 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,153 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
71.2
+6%since 2000
from 67.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K2000201020202024Pelican Bay
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,468
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,762 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,459
+17%since 2000
from $89,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$861,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,165 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−60.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.4
+130%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,595)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(52)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,214)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(64)
Asian0.8%(50)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(299)
Diversity Score
5
+29%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelican Bay, Florida?

Pelican Bay, Florida has about 6,346 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelican Bay, Florida earns about $102,468 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 $861,300, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican Bay, Florida?

About 63.6% 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 3.1% of people in Pelican Bay, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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