Belle Glade, FL Demographics
What is the population of Belle Glade?
There are 16,896 residents in Belle Glade, with a median age of 33. Of this, 51.85% are males and 48.15% are females. US-born citizens make up 69.81% of the resident pool in Belle Glade, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.08%. Additionally, 12.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,838 people in Belle Glade currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,896 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 8,761 | 2.4% |
| Female Population | 8,135 | -3.4% |
Male Population 51.85%
Female Population 48.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | -2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,795 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,054 | 0.4% |
| Not Citizen | 2,047 | -4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 69.81%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.08%
Not Citizen 12.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 29 | -60.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,314 | 1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 383 | 26.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 93 | -39.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,838 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.17%
Moved from Same County 7.89%
Moved from Same State 2.3%
Moved from Different State 0.56%
Same House as Last Year 89.08%
What are the employment statistics in Belle Glade?
White-collar workers make up 64.69% of the working population in Belle Glade, while blue-collar employees account for 35.31%. There are also 413 entrepreneurs in Belle Glade (6.09% of the workforce); 4,569 workers employed in private companies (67.33%); and 1,437 people working in governmental institutions (21.18%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,390 | 4.4% |
| Blue Collar | 2,396 | 11.8% |
White Collar 64.69%
Blue Collar 35.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 413 | 5.9% |
| Private Companies | 4,569 | 6.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,437 | 13.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 367 | -5.7% |
Self Employees 6.09%
Private Companies 67.33%
Governmental Workers 21.18%
Not for Profit Companies 5.41%
How many households are there in Belle Glade?
There are a total of 5,344 households in Belle Glade, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.54% of these Belle Glade households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.46%. Additionally, 40.68% of households have children and 59.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,344 | -5.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,823 | 5.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,521 | -23.4% |
Family Households 71.54%
Non-Family Households 28.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,174 | 3.2% |
| Households without Children | 3,170 | -9.9% |
Households with Children 40.68%
Households without Children 59.32%
What are the median and average incomes in Belle Glade?
The average annual household income in Belle Glade is $60,021, while the median household income sits at $42,314 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $44,639, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $53,832. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,125 and $34,484, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $60,021 | 18.6% |
| Median Household Income | $42,314 | 28.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,216 | 3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Belle Glade?
There are 6,202 housing units in Belle Glade, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 5,344 occupied housing units in Belle Glade, 39.78% are owner-occupied, while 60.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.16% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $198,800. In general, housing costs reach $758 per month in Belle Glade.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,202 | -4.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 178 | 54.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 151 | -13.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 460 | -29.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,528 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 741 | -24.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,124 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 911 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 744 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 365 | -23.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,344 | -5.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,126 | -1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,218 | -7.0% |
Owner Occupied 39.78%
Renter Occupied 60.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 875 | 10.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,251 | -8.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $198,800 | 25.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $88,600 | 2.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $758 | 15.4% |
With Mortgage 41.16%
Without Mortgage 58.84%
What is the level of education in Belle Glade?
Approximately 48.02% of the population in Belle Glade holds a high school degree (that's 5,839 residents), while 13.82% have attained a college certificate (2,299 locals) and 8.75% have a bachelor's degree (1,064 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,974 | -5.2% |
| Some High School | 5,839 | -6.3% |
| Some College | 2,299 | 5.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,172 | 16.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,064 | 9.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 63.3% |
No High School 16.23%
Some High School 48.02%
Some College 13.82%
Associate Degree 9.64%
Bachelor's Degree 8.75%
Graduate Degree 3.54%
What is the marital status of Belle Glade residents?
A total of 6,265 people in Belle Glade have never been married (which represents 49.06% of the total population), while 4,468 of them are wedded (34.99%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 245 (1.92%) and 1,353 (10.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,265 | 3.8% |
| Married | 4,468 | -3.8% |
| Separated | 245 | -27.3% |
| Widowed | 683 | -16.5% |
| Divorced | 1,353 | 1,353.0% |
Never Married 49.06%
Married 34.99%
Separated 1.92%
Widowed 5.35%
Divorced 10.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Belle Glade?
The top three means of transportation people in Belle Glade use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 5,550 residents commute by car, 552 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 178 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,550 | 11.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 552 | -7.8% |
| Bicycle | 30 | 11.1% |
| Walk | 178 | -24.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Belle Glade by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.