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Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)

Florida · 599 residents · 4.152 sq mi
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Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,156. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $206,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
−4%since 2023
from 626 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 151 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
58214370526682201020202024Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)
2024599
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,156
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,767
−29%since 2023
from $29,250 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
−45%since 2023
from 0.531 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction40.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $231,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.2
−12%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(582)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(44)
Diversity Score16.3%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(48)
Diversity Score18.4%(110)
Diversity Score
18
+13%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−8%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

The typical household in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida earns about $65,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida expensive?

In Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida, the median home is worth about $206,000.

How educated are people in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

About 20.0% of people in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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