Glades County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,563 | — | #2,315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,870 | -39.0% | #2,939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,000 | -51.4% | #2,424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $886 | -23.8% | #1,513 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.5% | #2,333 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Glades County has a population of 12,563, making it the #2,315 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Glades County is $45,870, ranking #2,939 out of 3,222 counties — 39.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 7.1%.
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The median home value in Glades County is $137,000 (-51.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $886/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.1%.
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77.2% of residents in Glades County have health insurance coverage, which is 15.8% below the national rate.
About Glades County, Florida
Glades County, Florida has a total population of 12,563, making it the 2,315th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Glades County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Glades County is $45,870, which ranks #2,939 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%.
The median home value in Glades County is $137,000, 51.4% below the national median. Renters in Glades County pay a median gross rent of $886 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Glades County, 13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.6 min.
Glades County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (14.7%).
All data for Glades County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.