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Tropical Park

Florida · 2,013 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Tropical Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $143,300. The poverty rate of 44.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,013
+5%vs 2021
vs 1,926 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,680 / sq mi
+5%vs 2021
vs 3,521 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+19%vs 2021
vs 32.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,656
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $27,489 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,179
−15%vs 2021
vs $19,099 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $147,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,049 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.2% in 2021
70.1% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+8%vs 2021
vs 5.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(637)
Black24.6%(473)
Hispanic / Latino37%(712)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other4.5%(87)
Diversity Score86.4%(1,665)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(798)
Black40.3%(811)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(260)
Asian1.7%(34)
Other2.4%(48)
Diversity Score80.1%(1,613)
Diversity Score
80
−7%vs 2021
vs 86 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−13%vs 2021
vs 22.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.2% in 2021
Female
57.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.8% in 2021
Foreign born
12.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tropical Park, Florida?

Tropical Park, Florida has about 2,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tropical Park, Florida?

The typical household in Tropical Park, Florida earns about $24,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tropical Park, Florida expensive?

In Tropical Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $143,300, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Tropical Park, Florida?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tropical Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tropical Park, Florida?

About 44.0% of people in Tropical Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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