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Sewall's Point

Florida · 2,078 residents (2025 est.) · 1.178 sq mi
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Sewall's Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,502,200. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,938
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,645 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+33%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,078 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sewall's Point
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,517 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,394
+82%since 2000
from $55,121 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−17%since 2010
from 0.584 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,502,200
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,200
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.6
+229%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,896)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,744)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(45)
Diversity Score23%(445)
Diversity Score
23
+331%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2017
from 95.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewall's Point, Florida?

Sewall's Point, Florida has about 1,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sewall's Point, Florida?

The typical household in Sewall's Point, Florida earns about $129,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sewall's Point, Florida expensive?

In Sewall's Point, Florida, the median home is worth about $1,502,200, and the typical rent is about $2,200 a month.

How educated are people in Sewall's Point, Florida?

About 60.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sewall's Point, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sewall's Point, Florida?

About 2.5% of people in Sewall's Point, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sewall's Point, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sewall's Point, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 350 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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