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Quincy

Florida · 7,970 residents · 11.649 sq mi
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Quincy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,500. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,970
+14%since 2000
from 6,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Quincy
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,609
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,049
+19%since 2000
from $15,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(1,979)
Black64%(4,469)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(481)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(4,363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(1,507)
Black61%(4,860)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(1,422)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0.9%(72)
Diversity Score69%(5,500)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quincy, Florida?

Quincy, Florida has about 7,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quincy, Florida?

The typical household in Quincy, Florida earns about $35,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quincy, Florida expensive?

In Quincy, Florida, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Quincy, Florida?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Quincy, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quincy, Florida?

About 34.8% of people in Quincy, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quincy, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Quincy, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 526 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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