Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

189,136

0.441% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

1.83% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,556

7.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,400

9.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,912

1.68% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL had a population of 189k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $49,556. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL declined from 189,973 to 189,136, a −0.441% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,057 to $49,556, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28%), White (Hispanic) (2.93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.71%).

7.07% of the households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are Chipola College (560 degrees awarded in 2021), The Baptist College of Florida (71 degrees), and Gadsden Technical Institute (5 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was $136,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL borders Dothan City PUMA, AL, Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, Leon County (Outer) PUMA, FL, Suwannee, Taylor, Madison, Hamilton & Lafayette Counties PUMA, FL, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, Colquitt, Thomas & Worth Counties PUMA, GA, and Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 189k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.41% of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (6.45k people).

In 2021, there were 2.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.55k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are Spanish (9,534 households), Haitian (629 households), and German (345 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,341

Women

46.6%

101,221

Men

53.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 189,562 inhabitants, with 53.4% men, and 46.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 592
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52.9k ± 583
White (Hispanic)
5.55k ± 715

6.26%

Hispanic Population

11.8k people

6.26% of the people in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are hispanic (11.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,672 ± 999 people
Cuba
509 ± 553 people
Guatemala
467 ± 530 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,672 Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 509 and Guatemala with 467.

Foreign-Born Population

3.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.45k people

3.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.63k people

As of 2021, 3.41% of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL residents (6.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was 3.49%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,534 households (5.3%)
Haitian
629 households (0.349%)
German
345 households (0.192%)

7.07% of the households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 5.3% of the households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,526 ± 411
Gulf War (1990s)
2,237 ± 567
Gulf War (2001-)
2,161 ± 363

Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL employs 65.9k people. The largest industries in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are Construction (5,930 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (5,521 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,146 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($144,880), Not specified manufacturing industries ($130,822), and Air transportation ($114,418).

Males in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,376. The income inequality in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,319

Women

49.7%

33,720

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 67,039 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

65.9k

2021 Value

−1.68%

1 Year decline

± −1.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.68%, from 67k employees to 65.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,231 people), Correctional officers and jailers (2,197 people), and Cashiers (2,016 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.9k

2021 Value

−1.68%

1 Year decline

± −1.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.68%, from 67k employees to 65.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,930 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (5,521 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,146 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,736

Median earning men ± $1,428

$31,141

Median earning women ± $901

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($59,524), Wholesale Trade ($47,368), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,847).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,413), Public Administration ($41,522), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL awarded 636 degrees. The student population of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 880 male students and 1,371 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are White (456 and 73%), followed by Black or African American (86 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30 and 4.8%), and Unknown (29 and 4.64%).

The largest universities in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Chipola College (560 and 88.1%), The Baptist College of Florida (71 and 11.2%), and Gadsden Technical Institute (5 and 0.786%).

The most popular majors in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (189 and 29.7%), Corrections (80 and 12.6%), and Registered Nursing (74 and 11.6%).

The median tuition costs in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL are $11,250 for private four year colleges, and $2,365 and $8,195 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,251 (39.1% men and 60.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,251 students enrolled in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,516 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Fitness Technician
11 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
189 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was Physical Fitness Technician with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chipola College
560 degrees awarded
The Baptist College of Florida
71 degrees awarded
Gadsden Technical Institute
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chipola College with 560 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 266 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, which is 0.719 times less than the 370 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 456 degrees mean that there were 5.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 86 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (57k), Some college (32.9k), and Secondary Education (29.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was $136,400 in 2021, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $124,600 to $136,400, a 9.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL is $49,556. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$136,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,040

$50,650

Median Property Taxes

±$1,746

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.6% of the housing units in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,556

Median Household Income

± $1,976

66.1k

Number of Households

± 1,977

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.1k households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL grew to $49,556 from the previous year's value of $46,057.

The following chart displays the households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL

0.404

2020 Wage GINI in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.08% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (9.36%)
Worked At Home (5.75%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.36%) and those who worked at home (5.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL (28k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88% of the population of Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL grew by 3.05% from 11.6% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.