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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Key West Micro

Key West-Key Largo, FL · 1 counties · 78,024 residents · 983.034 sq mi
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Key West has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,351. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $147,800. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

78,024
−2%vs 2000
vs 79,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
79 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
72K75K78K81K84K1990201020202024Key West
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,351
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,283 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,869
−28%vs 2000
vs $26,102 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$147,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $195,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$589
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $820 in 2000
US average: $450
62.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
5.0
+9%vs 2000
vs 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(61,462)
Black4.5%(3,567)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(12,553)
Asian0.8%(645)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(35,297)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(71,440)
Black5.5%(4,311)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(9,307)
Asian1%(809)
Other1.9%(1,464)
Diversity Score39.6%(30,883)
40
−11%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Key West-Key Largo, FL?

Key West-Key Largo, FL has about 78,024 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Key West-Key Largo, FL?

The typical household in Key West-Key Largo, FL earns about $29,351 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Key West-Key Largo, FL expensive?

In Key West-Key Largo, FL, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Key West-Key Largo, FL?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Key West-Key Largo, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Key West-Key Largo, FL?

About 10.8% of people in Key West-Key Largo, FL live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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