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Washington Park

Florida · 2,402 residents · 0.259 sq mi
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Washington Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,200. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $317,500. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,402
+91%since 2000
from 1,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,274 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 4,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−4%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6902K4K6K7K1990201020202024Washington Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,350
+123%since 2000
from $11,359 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+23%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,500
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,082
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+65%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(1)
Black97.8%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(12)
Black96.8%(2,325)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score7.8%(188)
Diversity Score
8
+290%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−8%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
35.9%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.4%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Park, Florida?

Washington Park, Florida has about 2,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Park, Florida earns about $61,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Park, Florida expensive?

In Washington Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $317,500, and the typical rent is about $2,082 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Park, Florida?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Park, Florida?

About 9.2% of people in Washington Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Park, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,528 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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