Green Cove Springs CCD, Clay County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida. The estimated population of Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida is 17,489 people, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look at the total population in Green Cove Springs CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,489
+5.64%
+23.16%
2020
16,555
+8.76%
-
2019
15,221
+6.91%
-
2018
14,237
+0.26%
-
2017
14,200
- -

Population of Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.9%
72.6%
+0.41%
Black/African American
9.1%
11.9%
-23.53%
Native
0.3%
0.6%
-50.00%
Hispanic
11.2%
9.5%
+17.89%
Asian
1.5%
1.2%
+25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
3.7%
+5.41%
Other
1%
0.6%
+66.67%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 -0.95% 40 -4.76% 42.6 +2.16%
2020 41.9 -2.33% 42 -1.87% 41.7 -5.23%
2019 42.9 -3.81% 42.8 -3.6% 44 -1.79%
2018 44.6 +0.68% 44.4 +1.14% 44.8 +0.67%
2017 44.3 - 43.9 - 44.5 -

The median age of Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 851 +27.47% 846 +7.41% 1,097 905
10 to 19 775 +30.47% 618 +55.27% 999 954
20 to 29 823 +36.13% 789 +17.03% 1,097 920
30 to 39 783 +55.51% 756 +38.77% 1,300 1,075
40 to 49 1,026 +14.11% 997 +10.55% 1,165 1,079
50 to 59 1,211 -1.02% 1,156 +4.22% 1,181 1,204
60 to 69 1,064 +2.42% 945 +28.97% 1,087 1,232
70+ 667 +54.7% 893 +24.57% 1,069 1,125

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida is $61,199.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Green Cove Springs CCD.

  • Under 25
    $49,643.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,964.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,168.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,450.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Green Cove Springs CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Green Cove Springs CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida is currently $76,701.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.99% of households in Green Cove Springs CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Green Cove Springs CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Green Cove Springs CCD is $29,974.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Green Cove Springs CCD by the total population of Green Cove Springs CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Green Cove Springs CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Green Cove Springs CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Green Cove Springs CCD over the age of 16 is 14,098.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Green Cove Springs CCD is 55.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 564 42.20% 26.10%
20 to 24 years 1,032 84.30% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 985 81.10% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 1,256 83.70% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 2,426 83.20% 10.30%
45 to 54 years 1,964 68.10% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 1,358 75.00% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 1,194 43.30% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,966 21.70% 3.30%
75 years and over 1,353 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Green Cove Springs CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,112 56.30% 6.20%
Black or African American 1,226 61.70% 1.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 54.10% 0.00%
Asian 242 76.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 542 61.60% 6.30%
Two or more races 915 83.70% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,462 75.40% 11.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,495 54.90% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Green Cove Springs CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Green Cove Springs CCD is 7,868, with median earnings of $33,840.00.

Women in Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida earning approximately 74.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,868 $33,840.00
Male 4,213 $40,519.00
Female 3,655 $30,178.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 611 $71,750.00
Business and Financial 390 $74,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 176 $48,214.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $63,971.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $55,089.00
Community and Social Service 59 $45,125.00
Legal 61 $46,326.00
Educational and Library 461 $40,299.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 117 $62,715.00
Healthcare Practitioners 773 $32,272.00
Healthcare Support 242 $24,297.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $13,631.00
Law Enforcement 38 $46,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 541 $9,411.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 387 $21,691.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $16,250.00
Sales 551 $31,411.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,110 $35,789.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 402 $28,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 606 $45,037.00
Production 332 $48,247.00
Transportation and Material Moving 333 $36,610.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 453 $85,048.00 158 $41,129.00
Business and Financial 164 $107,368.00 226 $53,362.00
Computer and Mathematical 87 $77,948.00 89 $13,257.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $63,971.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 66 $55,089.00
Community and Social Service 48 $12,069.00 11 $0.00
Legal 48 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 176 $55,833.00 285 $32,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $63,105.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $33,333.00 691 $32,108.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 219 $24,746.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $14,345.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 35 $47,031.00
Food Preparation and Serving 223 $17,639.00 318 $7,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 226 $28,723.00 161 $4,575.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 45 $15,250.00
Sales 346 $32,388.00 205 $28,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $9,778.00 948 $36,020.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 395 $28,698.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 606 $45,037.00 0 $0.00
Production 317 $48,003.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 305 $37,140.00 28 $16,389.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,447 households in Green Cove Springs CCD, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,364 families in Green Cove Springs CCD with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,056 295 1,013 2,083
Average Household Size 3.04 3.91 3.39 1.5
Total Families 3,056 295 1,013 0
Average Household Size 2.96 3.28 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 4,364 families in Green Cove Springs CCD, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Green Cove Springs CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,288 housing units in Green Cove Springs CCD, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,447 88.46%
Vacant 841 11.54%

22.27% of the total 7,288 housing units in Green Cove Springs CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,623 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,665 are occupied by the owner - or 64.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Green Cove Springs CCD is $995.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Green Cove Springs CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    159
  • Less than $500
    161
  • $500 to $999
    659
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    659
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    118
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Green Cove Springs CCD is $190,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Green Cove Springs CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    143
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    893
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    711
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    817
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    740
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,023
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    302
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Green Cove Springs CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Green Cove Springs CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    199
  • 1940 to 1949
    445
  • 1950 to 1959
    459
  • 1960 to 1969
    722
  • 1970 to 1979
    812
  • 1980 to 1989
    956
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,287
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,468
  • 2010 to 2013
    932
  • 2014 or later
    8

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Green Cove Springs CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    186
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,101
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,829
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,331

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Green Cove Springs CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Green Cove Springs CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Green Cove Springs CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    422
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    748
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,120
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    505
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    430
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    264
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,032
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    200
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    400
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,284
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    598
  • 90 or more minutes
    209

Summary

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