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The Villages

Florida · 79,077 residents · 32.651 sq mi
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The Villages has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,933. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 70,744 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,300. With a median age of 73.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 73.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,077
+849%since 2000
from 8,333 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,422 / sq mi
+849%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
73.2
+10%since 2000
from 66.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
81723K46K68K91K2000201020202024The Villages
202483K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,933
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,810
+62%since 2000
from $28,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,624
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
5.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+37%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(8,100)
Black0.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(108)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(477)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(75,374)
Black0.7%(525)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,410)
Asian0.8%(616)
Other0.6%(451)
Diversity Score9.3%(7,380)
Diversity Score
9
+63%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Villages, Florida?

The Villages, Florida has about 79,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Villages, Florida earns about $64,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Villages, Florida expensive?

In The Villages, Florida, the median home is worth about $283,300, and the typical rent is about $1,624 a month.

How educated are people in The Villages, Florida?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in The Villages, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Villages, Florida?

About 4.5% of people in The Villages, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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