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Pretty Bayou

Florida · 3,206 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Pretty Bayou is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,574. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,206
−9%since 2000
from 3,519 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,038 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+8%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Pretty Bayou
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,574
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,042
+67%since 2000
from $26,930 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,266)
Black2.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(57)
Asian1.3%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(483)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,863)
Black3.1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(107)
Asian1.8%(57)
Other3%(97)
Diversity Score26%(835)
Diversity Score
26
+90%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pretty Bayou, Florida?

Pretty Bayou, Florida has about 3,206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pretty Bayou, Florida?

The typical household in Pretty Bayou, Florida earns about $69,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pretty Bayou, Florida expensive?

In Pretty Bayou, Florida, the median home is worth about $300,000, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Pretty Bayou, Florida?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pretty Bayou, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pretty Bayou, Florida?

About 3.5% of people in Pretty Bayou, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pretty Bayou, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pretty Bayou, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 633 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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