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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Glades County

Florida · 10,576 residents · 806.822 sq mi
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Glades County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,774. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,576
+39%since 1990
from 7,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Glades County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,774
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,687 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,338
+43%since 1990
from $10,719 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−29%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(5,972)
Black12.3%(932)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(498)
Asian0.4%(28)
Diversity Score53.9%(4,092)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(7,256)
Black10.5%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,594)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score54.3%(5,743)
Diversity Score
54
+1%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Glades County to nearby counties

GLADES COUNTY VS
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Income$54,897+78%
Home value$187,900+212%
Population111,122+737%
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GLADES COUNTY VS
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Income$56,393+83%
Home value$219,200+264%
Population48,276+264%
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GLADES COUNTY VS
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Income$57,984+88%
Home value$193,000+221%
Population42,608+221%
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GLADES COUNTY VS
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Income$54,417+77%
Home value$174,100+189%
Population37,078+179%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glades County, Florida?

Glades County, Florida has about 10,576 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glades County, Florida?

The typical household in Glades County, Florida earns about $30,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glades County, Florida expensive?

In Glades County, Florida, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Glades County, Florida?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glades County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glades County, Florida?

About 15.2% of people in Glades County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glades County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Glades County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,985 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 2.02Census Tract 3Census Tract 2.01Census Tract 1Census Tract 9900
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 34974ZIP 33471ZIP 33944
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