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The Meadows

Florida · 5,037 residents · 2.377 sq mi
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The Meadows has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,540. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,900. With a median age of 71.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 71.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,037
+14%since 2000
from 4,423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,119 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
71.6
+3%since 2000
from 69.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024The Meadows
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,540
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,942 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,871
+41%since 2000
from $38,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+91%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,224)
Black1.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,607)
Black1.8%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(195)
Asian0.9%(47)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(806)
Diversity Score
16
+72%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Meadows, Florida?

The Meadows, Florida has about 5,037 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Meadows, Florida?

The typical household in The Meadows, Florida earns about $56,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Meadows, Florida expensive?

In The Meadows, Florida, the median home is worth about $274,900, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in The Meadows, Florida?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in The Meadows, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Meadows, Florida?

About 4.9% of people in The Meadows, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Meadows, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, The Meadows, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,600 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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