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South Brooksville

Florida · 5,099 residents · 17.856 sq mi
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South Brooksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,196. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,723 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $245,300. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,099
+271%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
286 / sq mi
+271%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+33%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742K3K4K6K1990201020202024South Brooksville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,196
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,073 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,139
+98%since 2000
from $15,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−14%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,300
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+109%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(773)
Black36.8%(507)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(60)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(904)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(3,997)
Black7.1%(360)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(578)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other3%(154)
Diversity Score45.8%(2,338)
Diversity Score
46
−30%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+86%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 98.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Brooksville, Florida?

South Brooksville, Florida has about 5,099 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Brooksville, Florida earns about $61,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Brooksville, Florida expensive?

In South Brooksville, Florida, the median home is worth about $245,300, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in South Brooksville, Florida?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Brooksville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Brooksville, Florida?

About 14.0% of people in South Brooksville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Brooksville, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Brooksville, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,462 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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