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South Bay

Florida · 4,860 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 $40,117. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,200. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,860
+26%since 2000
from 3,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,698 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+14%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024South Bay
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,117
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,824
−3%since 2000
from $9,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
57.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(580)
Black63.7%(3,097)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(1,098)
Asian0%(2)
Other3%(148)
Diversity Score67.5%(3,281)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 28.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
Female
21.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.4%
−57.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bay, Florida?

South Bay, Florida has about 4,860 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bay, Florida earns about $40,117 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in South Bay, Florida?

About 6.2% 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 27.7% 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 1,399 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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