Glades County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Glades County, Florida has a population of 12,563, the 64th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $45,870 and the median home value is $137,000. The poverty rate is 17.2%.

Glades County Quick Facts

Population 12,563

Median Household Income $45,87090% MOE ±$9,869

Median Home Value $137,00090% MOE ±$17,468

Poverty Rate 17.2%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Median Age 46.0 years90% MOE ±3.0 years

Homeownership Rate 85.1%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.4%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 75.3%

Cities/Places 2

Population 12,563 64th of 67

Median Income $45,870 38% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Glades County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,516	12,563	-7.1%
Median household income	$50,431	$45,870	No clear change (-9.0%)
Median home value¹	$94,395	$137,000	+45.1%
Median gross rent	$961	$886	No clear change (-7.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Glades

$45,870

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Glades

$137,000

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.2%

$25K-$50K 28.6%

$50K-$100K 25.2%

$100K+ 23.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

7.2%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

10.8%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

7.1%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

5.0%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

39.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.1%

Renter 14.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $886/mo 23.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.2%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

28.2%

55-74

25.8%

75+

13.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Glades County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moore Haven	2,131	$40,094	26.3%	$104,700
Buckhead Ridge	986	$43,167	8.3%	$152,100

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Population Overview

Glades County is located in Florida with a total population of 12,563. It is the 64th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glades County is 46.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glades County is $45,870. This is 38% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $137,000. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glades County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Glades County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Glades County, Florida?

Glades County has a population of 12,563, making it the 64th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Glades County?

The median household income in Glades County is $45,870 with a poverty rate of 17.2%.

How many cities are in Glades County, Florida?

Glades County contains 2 Census-designated places.