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Ponce de Leon

Florida · 504 residents · 4.961 sq mi
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Ponce de Leon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
+10%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3314545766988211990201020202024Ponce de Leon
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,682
+48%since 2000
from $14,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(414)
Black3.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(472)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score10.5%(53)
Diversity Score
11
−28%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.6%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponce de Leon, Florida?

Ponce de Leon, Florida has about 504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponce de Leon, Florida?

The typical household in Ponce de Leon, Florida earns about $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponce de Leon, Florida expensive?

In Ponce de Leon, Florida, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Ponce de Leon, Florida?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ponce de Leon, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponce de Leon, Florida?

About 14.1% of people in Ponce de Leon, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponce de Leon, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponce de Leon, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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