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Tequesta

Florida · 5,629 residents · 1.832 sq mi
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Tequesta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,500. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,629
+7%since 2000
from 5,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,073 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.9
+5%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Tequesta
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,825 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,535
+7%since 2000
from $34,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,318
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,068 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+89%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,050)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(128)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(465)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(5,129)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(341)
Asian1.3%(72)
Other0.9%(51)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,154)
Diversity Score
21
+133%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tequesta, Florida?

Tequesta, Florida has about 5,629 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tequesta, Florida?

The typical household in Tequesta, Florida earns about $63,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tequesta, Florida expensive?

In Tequesta, Florida, the median home is worth about $303,500, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.

How educated are people in Tequesta, Florida?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tequesta, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tequesta, Florida?

About 3.4% of people in Tequesta, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tequesta, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Tequesta, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,118 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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