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Port Salerno

Florida · 10,401 residents · 3.566 sq mi
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Port Salerno has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,401
+3%since 2000
from 10,141 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,917 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+17%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Port Salerno
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,247
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,559
+22%since 2000
from $24,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+87%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(8,440)
Black6.8%(694)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(827)
Asian0.7%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(3,549)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(7,018)
Black7%(725)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,194)
Asian0.6%(67)
Other1.4%(143)
Diversity Score58.7%(6,105)
Diversity Score
59
+68%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Salerno, Florida?

Port Salerno, Florida has about 10,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Salerno, Florida earns about $58,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Salerno, Florida expensive?

In Port Salerno, Florida, the median home is worth about $253,500, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Port Salerno, Florida?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Port Salerno, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Salerno, Florida?

About 11.8% of people in Port Salerno, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Salerno, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Salerno, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,615 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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