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Tavernier

Florida · 2,413 residents · 2.514 sq mi
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Tavernier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,256. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $613,700. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median. Despite a median home value of $613,700, the poverty rate sits 42% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,413
+11%since 2000
from 2,173 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
960 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+18%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Tavernier
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,256
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,881 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,208
+118%since 2000
from $22,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
+32%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$613,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,966
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
45.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.0%
+51.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.2
+193%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(1,704)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(424)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.3%(898)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(1,602)
Black1.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(691)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(74)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,436)
Diversity Score
59
+44%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 76.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 20.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tavernier, Florida?

Tavernier, Florida has about 2,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tavernier, Florida?

The typical household in Tavernier, Florida earns about $50,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tavernier, Florida expensive?

In Tavernier, Florida, the median home is worth about $613,700, and the typical rent is about $1,966 a month.

How educated are people in Tavernier, Florida?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tavernier, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tavernier, Florida?

About 17.6% of people in Tavernier, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tavernier, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Tavernier, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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