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Suwannee County

Florida · 41,551 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 $36,352. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 10% 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 $111,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,551
+19%since 2000
from 34,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K30K36K42K47K1990201020202024Suwannee County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,352
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,782
+28%since 2000
from $14,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(28,262)
Black12%(4,177)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,703)
Asian0.5%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(13,243)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(32,300)
Black11.3%(4,696)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,596)
Asian0.5%(223)
Other2.7%(1,122)
Diversity Score48.3%(20,056)
Diversity Score
48
+27%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suwannee County, Florida?

Suwannee County, Florida has about 41,551 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Suwannee County, Florida earns about $36,352 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Suwannee County, Florida?

About 10.2% 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 17.3% 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 14,771 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
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