Windermere, Orange County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Windermere, 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 Windermere, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Windermere, Florida. The estimated population of Windermere, Florida is 3,046 people, with a median age of 52.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,046
-12.9% -6.59%
2020
3,497
+1.95%
-
2019
3,430
+2.51%
-
2018
3,346
+2.61%
-
2017
3,261
- -

Population of Windermere, 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
88.5%
84.4%
+4.86%
Black/African American
1%
0.7%
+42.86%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.5%
8.4%
-34.52%
Asian
3.3%
3%
+10.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2.4%
-33.33%
Other
0%
1.2%
-100.00%

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 Windermere, 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 52.9 -0.38% 52 +1.36% 54.6 -1.44%
2020 53.1 +2.51% 51.3 -0.58% 55.4 +6.95%
2019 51.8 +10.92% 51.6 +14.41% 51.8 +3.81%
2018 46.7 +0.21% 45.1 -4.85% 49.9 +8.01%
2017 46.6 - 47.4 - 46.2 -

The median age of Windermere, 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 9 106 +55.08% 92 -25.08% 155 65
10 to 19 336 -82% 372 -64.26% 129 170
20 to 29 150 +66.61% 65 +93.53% 218 132
30 to 39 44 +126.11% 128 +15.93% 114 147
40 to 49 241 -70.94% 256 -50.81% 101 131
50 to 59 465 -33.87% 316 -6.05% 323 283
60 to 69 184 +54.79% 178 +80.29% 292 326
70+ 163 +35.22% 165 +45.43% 210 250

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Windermere, Florida is $131,392.00.

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 Windermere.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $164,868.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Windermere, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Windermere, 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 Windermere, Florida is currently $232,609.00.

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.

36.47% of households in Windermere 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 Windermere against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    36.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Windermere is $88,316.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Windermere by the total population of Windermere.

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Windermere 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
    24.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Windermere that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Windermere over the age of 16 is 2,626.

Of those people, a total of 57.80% 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 Windermere is 55.70%.

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 99 43.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 244 79.90% 6.20%
25 to 29 years 106 70.80% 18.70%
30 to 34 years 103 98.10% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 225 69.30% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 450 73.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 321 79.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 329 72.30% 8.80%
65 to 74 years 474 23.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 275 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Windermere. 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 2,413 58.80% 3.10%
Black or African American 34 76.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 98 18.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 63 58.70% 35.10%
Hispanic or Latino 143 69.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,317 58.50% 3.20%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Windermere is 1,462, with median earnings of $69,167.00.

Women in Windermere, Florida earning approximately 57.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,462 $69,167.00
Male 905 $82,708.00
Female 557 $47,350.00

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 358 $166,250.00
Business and Financial 176 $123,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $64,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $51,500.00
Legal 60 $226,563.00
Educational and Library 61 $47,321.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $10,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $97,361.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $27,500.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 74 $16,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $62,917.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $9,261.00
Sales 275 $31,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 78 $30,909.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $39,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 13 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $103,409.00

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 264 $176,250.00 94 $138,500.00
Business and Financial 112 $143,125.00 64 $113,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $64,444.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 49 $227,250.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $63,516.00 34 $30,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 16 $8,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $250,001.00 91 $95,069.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $21,406.00 45 $15,486.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $62,917.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 9 $0.00
Sales 162 $30,667.00 113 $45,096.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $26,000.00 46 $32,273.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $39,125.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 5 $0.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $0.00 8 $0.00

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 1,231 households in Windermere, with an average household size of 2.47 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 920 families in Windermere with an average family size of 2.9 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 848 35 37 311
Average Household Size 2.95 2.31 3.16 1.11
Total Families 848 35 37 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.31 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 920 families in Windermere, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Windermere:

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 1,347 housing units in Windermere, Florida.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,231 91.39%
Vacant 116 8.61%

5.27% of the total 1,347 housing units in Windermere are rental units. This is approximately 71 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,139 are occupied by the owner - or 84.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Windermere is $2,988.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Windermere 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    20
  • $3,000 or more
    35

Property Value

The median value of a property in Windermere is $691,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    28
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    23
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    207
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    580
  • $1,000,000 or more
    291

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    60
  • 1950 to 1959
    73
  • 1960 to 1969
    118
  • 1970 to 1979
    205
  • 1980 to 1989
    267
  • 1990 to 1999
    355
  • 2000 to 2009
    112
  • 2010 to 2013
    121
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Windermere that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    302
  • 2 vehicles available
    530
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    399

Commuting to Work

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

29 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Windermere.

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
    47
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    59
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    128
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    111
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    142
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    78
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    242
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    60
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    78
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    71
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    33

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Windermere, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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