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South Apopka

Florida · 6,803 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 $38,474. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,700. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,803
+17%since 2000
from 5,800 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,210 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+21%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024South Apopka
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,474
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,306
+32%since 2000
from $10,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$180,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+89%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(1,039)
Black54.8%(3,729)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(1,762)
Asian0.7%(49)
Other0.6%(38)
Diversity Score73.3%(4,989)
Diversity Score
73
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.4%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Apopka, Florida?

South Apopka, Florida has about 6,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Apopka, Florida earns about $38,474 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 $180,700, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in South Apopka, Florida?

About 11.2% 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 31.4% 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 443 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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