Suwannee County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,342 | — | #1,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,658 | -24.6% | #2,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,394 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,600 | -39.1% | #1,771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $884 | -24.0% | #1,523 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +18.8% | #1,944 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Suwannee County has a population of 45,342, making it the #1,093 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658, ranking #2,364 out of 3,222 counties — 24.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Suwannee County is $171,600 (-39.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $884/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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88.9% of residents in Suwannee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Suwannee County, Florida
Suwannee County, Florida has a total population of 45,342, making it the 1,093rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Suwannee County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658, which ranks #2,364 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Suwannee County is $171,600, 39.1% below the national median. Renters in Suwannee County pay a median gross rent of $884 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Suwannee County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Suwannee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.5%).
All data for Suwannee 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.