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Glades County

Florida · 12,126 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 $39,709. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,126
+15%since 2000
from 10,576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+13%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Glades County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,709
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,128
+44%since 2000
from $15,338 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(7,256)
Black10.5%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,594)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(5,743)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(7,132)
Black11.8%(1,434)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(3,050)
Asian0.3%(34)
Other5.2%(628)
Diversity Score73.1%(8,862)
Segregation Score27.8%(3,371)
Diversity Score
73
+35%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glades County, Florida?

Glades County, Florida has about 12,126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glades County, Florida earns about $39,709 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Glades County, Florida?

About 11.5% 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 17.1% 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 4,535 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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