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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sopchoppy

Florida · 426 residents · 1.678 sq mi
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The short version

Sopchoppy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426
+9%since 1990
from 391 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.2
−4%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2723333944555161990201020202024Sopchoppy
2024496
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(31)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.5%(32)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(30)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.7%(33)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(23)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(47)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.1%(77)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.8%(46)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.7%(50)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(20)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(5)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,165
+73%since 1990
from $8,198 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.1%
−12.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+81%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
25.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(292)
Black24.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(325)
Black17.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4%(17)
Asian0.7%(3)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.6%(3)
Mexican0.4%(2)
Ancestry
Irish24.2%(120)
Romanian16.7%(83)
English12.5%(62)
German8.5%(42)
American3.2%(16)
French2%(10)
Italian2%(10)
Greek1%(5)
Dutch0.8%(4)
Danish0.6%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(3)
Swedish0.6%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Romanian population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+21.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29%(40)
Married66.7%(92)
Widowed2.9%(4)
Divorced1.4%(2)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(34)
Married54.6%(95)
Widowed17.2%(30)
Divorced8.6%(15)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sopchoppy, Florida?

Sopchoppy, Florida has about 426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sopchoppy, Florida?

The typical household in Sopchoppy, Florida earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sopchoppy, Florida expensive?

In Sopchoppy, Florida, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Sopchoppy, Florida?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sopchoppy, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sopchoppy, Florida?

About 17.1% of people in Sopchoppy, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sopchoppy, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sopchoppy, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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