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West Park

Florida · 14,156 residents · 2.198 sq mi
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West Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $200,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,156
−2%since 2009
from 14,494 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
6,440 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 6,594 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+4%since 2009
from 32.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,362
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $43,119 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,263
Unchangedsince 2009
from $16,193 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $197,600 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,013 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−1%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(2,333)
Black54.1%(7,839)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(4,012)
Asian0.7%(103)
Other1.4%(207)
Diversity Score75.6%(10,956)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(1,805)
Black55.3%(7,828)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(4,091)
Asian1%(140)
Other1.4%(194)
Diversity Score73.6%(10,413)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2009
from 76 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
31.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Park, Florida?

West Park, Florida has about 14,156 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Park, Florida earns about $44,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Park, Florida expensive?

In West Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $200,400, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in West Park, Florida?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Park, Florida?

About 16.7% of people in West Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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