Pahokee, FL Demographics
What is the population of Pahokee?
There are 5,548 residents in Pahokee, with a median age of 38. Of this, 49.04% are males and 50.96% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.52% of the resident pool in Pahokee, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.94%. Additionally, 5.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,832 people in Pahokee currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,548 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 2,721 | -2.6% |
| Female Population | 2,827 | 4.3% |
Male Population 49.04%
Female Population 50.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 4,523 | -3.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 718 | 17.3% |
| Not Citizen | 307 | 64.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.52%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.94%
Not Citizen 5.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 34 | 100.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 336 | -27.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 71 | -62.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 7 | -50.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,832 | 3.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 6.36%
Moved from Same State 1.34%
Moved from Different State 0.13%
Same House as Last Year 91.52%
What are the employment statistics in Pahokee?
White-collar workers make up 70.82% of the working population in Pahokee, while blue-collar employees account for 29.18%. There are also 123 entrepreneurs in Pahokee (7.85% of the workforce); 823 workers employed in private companies (52.55%); and 559 people working in governmental institutions (35.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,109 | -2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 457 | 24.5% |
White Collar 70.82%
Blue Collar 29.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 123 | 59.7% |
| Private Companies | 823 | -2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 559 | 8.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 61 | -12.9% |
Self Employees 7.85%
Private Companies 52.55%
Governmental Workers 35.7%
Not for Profit Companies 3.9%
How many households are there in Pahokee?
There are a total of 1,498 households in Pahokee, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.63% of these Pahokee households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.37%. Additionally, 35.11% of households have children and 64.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,498 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,058 | -1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 440 | 7.6% |
Family Households 70.63%
Non-Family Households 29.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 526 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 972 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 35.11%
Households without Children 64.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Pahokee?
The average annual household income in Pahokee is $53,570, while the median household income sits at $36,289 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $53,570 | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income | $36,289 | 18.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,226 | 3.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pahokee?
There are 1,700 housing units in Pahokee, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 1,498 occupied housing units in Pahokee, 52.8% are owner-occupied, while 47.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 28.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $150,000. In general, housing costs reach $542 per month in Pahokee.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,700 | 4.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | -0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 165 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 83 | 196.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 209 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 371 | 26.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 298 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 224 | -32.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 103 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 212 | 12.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 16 | -54.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 19 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,498 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 791 | 8.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $707 | -5.9% |
Owner Occupied 52.8%
Renter Occupied 47.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 226 | -20.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 565 | 26.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $150,000 | -2.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $106,900 | 21.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $542 | -14.4% |
With Mortgage 28.57%
Without Mortgage 71.43%
What is the level of education in Pahokee?
Approximately 47.96% of the population in Pahokee holds a high school degree (that's 1,967 residents), while 14.19% have attained a college certificate (656 locals) and 13.17% have a bachelor's degree (540 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 666 | 8.3% |
| Some High School | 1,967 | 6.5% |
| Some College | 656 | -15.6% |
| Associate Degree | 275 | -1.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 540 | -8.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 24.6% |
No High School 16.24%
Some High School 47.96%
Some College 14.19%
Associate Degree 6.71%
Bachelor's Degree 13.17%
Graduate Degree 1.73%
What is the marital status of Pahokee residents?
A total of 1,888 people in Pahokee have never been married (which represents 43.56% of the total population), while 1,758 of them are wedded (40.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 90 (2.08%) and 425 (9.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,888 | -3.3% |
| Married | 1,758 | -5.7% |
| Separated | 90 | 11.1% |
| Widowed | 263 | 35.6% |
| Divorced | 425 | 425.0% |
Never Married 43.56%
Married 40.56%
Separated 2.08%
Widowed 6.07%
Divorced 9.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pahokee?
The top three means of transportation people in Pahokee use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,428 residents commute by car, 38 prefer going to work by walking and 30 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,428 | 10.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 30 | -41.2% |
| Walk | 38 | -28.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Pahokee 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.