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Vamo

Florida · 2,822 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Vamo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,891. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 2,463 residents. 55% 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 $271,400. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 55% 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 65.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,822
−47%since 2000
from 5,285 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,623 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 6,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.2
+30%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Vamo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,891
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,826
+46%since 2000
from $32,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,674
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+65%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,959)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(188)
Asian1.1%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(682)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,438)
Black1.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(208)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24%(678)
Diversity Score
24
+86%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vamo, Florida?

Vamo, Florida has about 2,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vamo, Florida?

The typical household in Vamo, Florida earns about $58,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vamo, Florida expensive?

In Vamo, Florida, the median home is worth about $271,400, and the typical rent is about $1,674 a month.

How educated are people in Vamo, Florida?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vamo, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vamo, Florida?

About 9.6% of people in Vamo, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vamo, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Vamo, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 482 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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