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South Apopka

Florida · 7,300 residents · 2.119 sq mi
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South Apopka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,151. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $280,500. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,300
+26%since 2000
from 5,800 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,445 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+30%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024South Apopka
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,151
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,296
+124%since 2000
from $10,864 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−2%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,500
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+85%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(1,193)
Black65%(3,769)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(740)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(3,647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(1,234)
Black59.8%(4,363)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,509)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other1.9%(140)
Diversity Score71.4%(5,211)
Diversity Score
71
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Apopka, Florida?

South Apopka, Florida has about 7,300 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Apopka, Florida?

The typical household in South Apopka, Florida earns about $61,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Apopka, Florida expensive?

In South Apopka, Florida, the median home is worth about $280,500, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in South Apopka, Florida?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Apopka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Apopka, Florida?

About 28.1% of people in South Apopka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Apopka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Apopka, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 940 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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