CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9609
Florida · Highlands County · 2,621 residents · 15.146 sq mi
Notable rankings
#293lowest low home value in FL$132,600#302lowest low rent in FL$948#302lowest low education in FL10.9%#311lowest low income in FL$39,792TRACT SHAPE · Highlands County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 9609 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $132,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Highlands County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,621
+8%since 2020
from 2,435 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 161 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+15%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,792
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,728 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,910
+51%since 2020
from $17,796 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−2%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
Other services7.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Public administration4%
Retail trade2.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$132,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $643 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(885)
Black47.9%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(383)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.7%(1,867)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(1,040)
Black44.5%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(299)
Asian3.6%(94)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score78.7%(2,064)
Diversity Score
79
+3%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
−28%since 2020
from 26.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
62.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $39,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $132,600, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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