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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

Total population
3,859
+11%since 1990
from 3,461 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.2
+34%since 1990
from 24.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024South Bay
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(250)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.1%(312)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(304)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(272)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.8%(263)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.2%(739)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.2%(701)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.6%(485)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.8%(302)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.7%(143)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.9%(74)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.4%(14)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.5%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
41.5% rent
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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)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(481)
Black66.3%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(755)
Asian0.3%(10)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

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

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.2%(776)
Puerto Rican3.4%(172)
Salvadoran2.6%(134)
Cuban1.7%(88)
Dominican0.7%(36)
Honduran0.4%(20)
Nicaraguan0.4%(20)
Colombian0.2%(10)
Ecuadorian0.2%(8)
Guatemalan0.1%(4)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Argentine0.1%(4)
Panamanian0.1%(3)
Ancestry
American12.3%(626)
West Indian10%(511)
Jamaican6%(308)
Haitian2.7%(137)
Irish2.2%(113)
Italian2%(104)
Czech1.6%(84)
German1.2%(63)
Polish1.1%(56)
Israeli0.7%(37)
Scottish0.5%(27)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian0.4%(22)
Nigerian0.4%(20)
English0.4%(18)
Welsh0.3%(16)
French0.3%(15)
Ukrainian0.3%(13)
Barbadian0.2%(12)
Dutch0.2%(8)
Greek0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest West Indian population · Largest Jamaican population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50%(1,011)
Married45.1%(911)
Widowed1.4%(29)
Divorced3.5%(71)
Women 15+
Never married34.6%(328)
Married41.6%(395)
Widowed14.3%(136)
Divorced9.5%(90)
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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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