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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Bay

Florida · 3,859 residents · 2.862 sq mi
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South Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,558. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,859
+11%since 1990
from 3,461 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,348 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,209 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+34%since 1990
from 24.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024South Bay
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,558
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,561 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,126
+39%since 1990
from $6,572 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
41.5% rent
2.8
+5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(788)
Black60.5%(2,093)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(1,070)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score85.6%(2,961)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(481)
Black66.3%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(755)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,376)
62
−28%since 1990
from 86 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.3%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bay, Florida?

South Bay, Florida has about 3,859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Bay, Florida earns about $23,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bay, Florida expensive?

In South Bay, Florida, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in South Bay, Florida?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Bay, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bay, Florida?

About 36.7% of people in South Bay, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bay, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bay, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 398 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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