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West Canaveral Groves

Florida · 224 residents · 3.763 sq mi
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West Canaveral Groves has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
+13%since 2023
from 198 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 53 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11315620024328720202024West Canaveral Groves
2024224
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,819
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,577 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,217
−7%since 2023
from $46,577 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.161
+105%since 2023
from 0.078 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information81.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
31.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23%(52)
Diversity Score
23
+365%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
Female
17.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Canaveral Groves, Florida?

West Canaveral Groves, Florida has about 224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Canaveral Groves, Florida?

The typical household in West Canaveral Groves, Florida earns about $53,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in West Canaveral Groves, Florida?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Canaveral Groves, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Canaveral Groves, Florida?

About 18.3% of people in West Canaveral Groves, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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