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Sewall's Point

Florida · 1,991 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Sewall's Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $981,300. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 118% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,991
+2%since 2000
from 1,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,690 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.9
+22%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sewall's Point
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,517 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,609
+70%since 2000
from $55,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$981,300
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,125
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+121%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,762)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(118)
Asian1.8%(36)
Other1.2%(23)
Diversity Score22.9%(455)
Diversity Score
23
+329%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Sewall's Point, Florida has about 1,991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sewall's Point, Florida earns about $125,750 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 $981,300, and the typical rent is about $2,125 a month.

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

About 58.1% 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 3.5% 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 403 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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