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Tequesta

Florida · 6,158 residents · 1.832 sq mi
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Tequesta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,556. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $417,800. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,158
+17%since 2000
from 5,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,361 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+8%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Tequesta
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,556
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,825 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,671
+51%since 2000
from $34,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,725
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,068 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+117%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(5,326)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(500)
Asian1.2%(72)
Other3%(187)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,823)
Diversity Score
30
+236%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tequesta, Florida?

Tequesta, Florida has about 6,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tequesta, Florida?

The typical household in Tequesta, Florida earns about $76,556 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 $417,800, and the typical rent is about $1,725 a month.

How educated are people in Tequesta, Florida?

About 43.2% 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 6.9% 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 1,647 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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