CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9617.01
Florida · Highlands County · 3,059 residents · 8.162 sq mi
Notable rankings
#75lowest low broadband in FL#1790 US70.3%#222highest old in FL#449 US68.4 yrs#367lowest low home value in FL$151,900#412lowest low rent in FL$1,005TRACT SHAPE · Highlands County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 9617.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $151,900. With a median age of 68.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,059
+2%since 2020
from 2,992 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
375 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 367 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
68.4
+7%since 2020
from 64.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,268
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,813
−68%since 2020
from $109,718 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−32%since 2020
from 0.739 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
Finance & insurance13.3%
Education & health services13.3%
Information13%
Public administration12.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
Construction9.5%
Wholesale trade6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$151,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $844 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−6%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,886)
Black10.7%(319)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(764)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(23)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,967)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,217)
Black6.9%(211)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(456)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(175)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,700)
Diversity Score
56
−16%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
+56%since 2020
from 17.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
41.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
12.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% 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 3,059 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 $45,268 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.5% 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 16.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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