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West Perrine

Florida · 10,602 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 $41,879. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,900. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,602
+23%since 2000
from 8,600 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
6,048 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 4,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+22%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,879
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,857
+38%since 2000
from $12,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(427)
Black45.3%(4,806)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(5,065)
Asian0.8%(87)
Other3.6%(381)
Diversity Score72.1%(7,640)
Diversity Score
72
+35%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
34.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Perrine, Florida?

West Perrine, Florida has about 10,602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Perrine, Florida earns about $41,879 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 $216,900, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in West Perrine, Florida?

About 18.1% 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 22.3% 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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