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Port LaBelle

Florida · 5,450 residents · 10.743 sq mi
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Port LaBelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,077. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 16% 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 $117,900. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,450
+79%since 2000
from 3,050 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+19%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9223K5K7K9K1990201020202024Port LaBelle
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,077
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,447
+57%since 2000
from $13,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+105%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(1,298)
Black10.3%(314)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(1,351)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.3%(2,266)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(1,847)
Black5.8%(316)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(3,087)
Asian1%(52)
Other1%(55)
Diversity Score68.2%(3,715)
Diversity Score
68
−8%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
33.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.9%
−43.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port LaBelle, Florida?

Port LaBelle, Florida has about 5,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port LaBelle, Florida?

The typical household in Port LaBelle, Florida earns about $36,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port LaBelle, Florida expensive?

In Port LaBelle, Florida, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Port LaBelle, Florida?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Port LaBelle, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port LaBelle, Florida?

About 9.7% of people in Port LaBelle, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port LaBelle, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Port LaBelle, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,892 residents, a change of about 250 percent over that period.

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

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