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Winter Beach

Florida · 3,136 residents · 6.879 sq mi
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Winter Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,324. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,171 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $313,800. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
3,136
+225%since 2000
from 965 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
456 / sq mi
+225%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+23%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5622K3K4K5K2000201020202024Winter Beach
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,324
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,949
−18%since 2000
from $35,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,492
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+79%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(920)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,531)
Black5.3%(165)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(245)
Asian2.6%(83)
Other8%(252)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,523)
Diversity Score
49
+404%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winter Beach, Florida?

Winter Beach, Florida has about 3,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winter Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Winter Beach, Florida earns about $80,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winter Beach, Florida expensive?

In Winter Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $313,800, and the typical rent is about $1,492 a month.

How educated are people in Winter Beach, Florida?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winter Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winter Beach, Florida?

About 7.7% of people in Winter Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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