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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Suwannee County

Florida · 34,844 residents · 688.586 sq mi
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Suwannee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,963. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,844
+30%since 1990
from 26,780 in 1990
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+9%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K30K36K42K47K1990201020202024Suwannee County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,963
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,775 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,678
+50%since 1990
from $9,768 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
19.1% rent
1.9
−16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(22,388)
Black14.8%(3,965)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(506)
Asian0.3%(74)
Diversity Score38.1%(10,215)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(28,262)
Black12%(4,177)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,703)
Asian0.5%(165)
Diversity Score38%(13,243)
38
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suwannee County, Florida?

Suwannee County, Florida has about 34,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Suwannee County, Florida earns about $29,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suwannee County, Florida expensive?

In Suwannee County, Florida, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Suwannee County, Florida?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Suwannee County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suwannee County, Florida?

About 18.5% of people in Suwannee County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Suwannee County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Suwannee County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,064 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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