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White Springs

Florida · 740 residents · 1.829 sq mi
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White Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,423. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 21% 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 $82,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
740
−10%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+35%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6677778889981K1990201020202024White Springs
2024919
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,423
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,876
+47%since 2000
from $15,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(299)
Black62%(508)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(482)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(303)
Black53.1%(393)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.6%(11)
Diversity Score66.4%(492)
Diversity Score
66
+13%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Springs, Florida?

White Springs, Florida has about 740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Springs, Florida?

The typical household in White Springs, Florida earns about $34,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Springs, Florida expensive?

In White Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in White Springs, Florida?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Springs, Florida?

About 18.5% of people in White Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, White Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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