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West Park

Florida · 15,130 residents · 2.198 sq mi
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West Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,755. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $194,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
15,130
+1%since 2019
from 15,012 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
6,884 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 6,830 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+7%since 2019
from 34.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,755
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,765 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,605
+11%since 2019
from $20,357 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $174,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,434
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,426 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
36.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+9%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(2,273)
Black51%(7,658)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(4,725)
Asian0.7%(105)
Other1.7%(251)
Diversity Score77.2%(11,586)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(1,214)
Black55.3%(8,365)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(4,889)
Asian1.1%(165)
Other0.7%(113)
Diversity Score70.2%(10,615)
Diversity Score
70
−9%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+2%since 2019
from 28.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
49.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
36.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Park, Florida?

West Park, Florida has about 15,130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Park, Florida earns about $47,755 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 $194,600, and the typical rent is about $1,434 a month.

How educated are people in West Park, Florida?

About 12.2% 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 17.1% of people in West Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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