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West Perrine

Florida · 9,460 residents · 1.753 sq mi
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West Perrine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,106. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,500. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,460
+10%since 2000
from 8,600 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,396 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+11%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,106
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,856
+22%since 2000
from $12,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+115%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(742)
Black71.9%(6,180)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,401)
Asian1.2%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(4,581)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(490)
Black60.3%(5,702)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(2,998)
Asian1%(96)
Other3.8%(362)
Diversity Score68.8%(6,505)
Diversity Score
69
+29%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Perrine, Florida?

West Perrine, Florida has about 9,460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Perrine, Florida earns about $31,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Perrine, Florida expensive?

In West Perrine, Florida, the median home is worth about $209,500, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in West Perrine, Florida?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Perrine, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Perrine, Florida?

About 29.1% of people in West Perrine, 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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