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South Bay

Florida · 4,876 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 $26,913. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,300. The poverty rate of 42.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,876
+26%since 2000
from 3,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,704 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+10%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024South Bay
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,913
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,696
−27%since 2000
from $9,126 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(481)
Black66.3%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(755)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(2,376)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(558)
Black64%(3,120)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,132)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(3,142)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
Female
40.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.8%
−67.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bay, Florida?

South Bay, Florida has about 4,876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bay, Florida earns about $26,913 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in South Bay, Florida?

About 5.9% 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 42.8% 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 1,415 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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