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South Highpoint

Florida · 5,018 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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South Highpoint has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,010. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 3,821 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,000. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,018
−43%since 2000
from 8,839 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,945 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 10,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+5%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K2000201020202024South Highpoint
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,010
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,440 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,916
+109%since 2000
from $9,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,001
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
57.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(5,536)
Black22.6%(1,998)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(819)
Asian3.6%(320)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(5,847)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(2,022)
Black12.2%(610)
Hispanic / Latino36%(1,806)
Asian5.8%(291)
Other2.4%(123)
Diversity Score83.5%(4,188)
Diversity Score
83
+26%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 64.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Highpoint, Florida?

South Highpoint, Florida has about 5,018 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Highpoint, Florida earns about $44,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Highpoint, Florida expensive?

In South Highpoint, Florida, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in South Highpoint, Florida?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Highpoint, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Highpoint, Florida?

About 24.5% of people in South Highpoint, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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