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Zolfo Springs

Florida · 1,827 residents · 1.739 sq mi
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Zolfo Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% 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 $83,500. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,827
+11%since 2000
from 1,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Zolfo Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,327
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,812
−23%since 2000
from $11,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction45.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+58%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(702)
Black2.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(880)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(1,070)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(547)
Black4.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino64.4%(1,177)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,104)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
30.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zolfo Springs, Florida?

Zolfo Springs, Florida has about 1,827 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zolfo Springs, Florida earns about $31,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zolfo Springs, Florida expensive?

In Zolfo Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Zolfo Springs, Florida?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Zolfo Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zolfo Springs, Florida?

About 40.3% of people in Zolfo Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zolfo Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Zolfo Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 608 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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