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Pelican Bay

Florida · 6,660 residents · 2.947 sq mi
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Pelican Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,417. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,001,300. With a median age of 73.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 149% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 73.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,660
+17%since 2000
from 5,686 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,260 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
73.9
+10%since 2000
from 67.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K2000201020202024Pelican Bay
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,417
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$125,340
+41%since 2000
from $89,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services27.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,001,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,425
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,165 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+91%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(6,410)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(100)
Asian0.9%(61)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score6.8%(450)
Diversity Score
7
+85%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
14.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelican Bay, Florida?

Pelican Bay, Florida has about 6,660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelican Bay, Florida earns about $143,417 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 $1,001,300, and the typical rent is about $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican Bay, Florida?

About 74.9% 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 3.7% of people in Pelican Bay, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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