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Ponce Inlet

Florida · 3,470 residents (2025 est.) · 4.299 sq mi
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Ponce Inlet is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,200. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 51% 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 $544,300. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,435
+37%since 2000
from 2,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.6
+17%since 2000
from 56.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,470 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ponce Inlet
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,112 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,629
+115%since 2000
from $36,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−7%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,851
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,125 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
44.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+66%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,420)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(39)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,177)
Black1.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(126)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other2.1%(72)
Diversity Score17.8%(612)
Diversity Score
18
+155%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponce Inlet, Florida?

Ponce Inlet, Florida has about 3,435 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponce Inlet, Florida?

The typical household in Ponce Inlet, Florida earns about $102,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponce Inlet, Florida expensive?

In Ponce Inlet, Florida, the median home is worth about $544,300, and the typical rent is about $1,851 a month.

How educated are people in Ponce Inlet, Florida?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ponce Inlet, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponce Inlet, Florida?

About 5.9% of people in Ponce Inlet, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponce Inlet, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponce Inlet, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,731 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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