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Sebring

Florida · 10,729 residents · 10.696 sq mi
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Sebring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,655. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $104,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,729
+11%since 2000
from 9,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+4%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Sebring
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,655
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,555 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,343
+54%since 2000
from $15,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+50%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(6,881)
Black15.3%(1,475)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,063)
Asian0.7%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(5,285)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(5,848)
Black14.7%(1,572)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(2,715)
Asian1.5%(157)
Other4.2%(448)
Diversity Score77%(8,265)
Diversity Score
77
+41%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sebring, Florida?

Sebring, Florida has about 10,729 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sebring, Florida?

The typical household in Sebring, Florida earns about $30,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sebring, Florida expensive?

In Sebring, Florida, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Sebring, Florida?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sebring, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sebring, Florida?

About 26.6% of people in Sebring, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sebring, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sebring, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,829 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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