Cypress Gardens, FL

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2024 Population

10,077

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.3

3.97% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.1%

4.2% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$75,483

12.2% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$287,100

6.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

4,913

1.4% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Cypress Gardens, 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.

98.5% of the residents in Cypress Gardens, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Cypress Gardens, FL was $287,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in Cypress Gardens, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Cypress Gardens, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Cypress Gardens, FL is home to a population of 10.1k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.5% of Cypress Gardens, FL residents were born outside of the country (453 people).

In 2024, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.82k people) in Cypress Gardens, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 671 White (Hispanic) and 636 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.5% of Cypress Gardens, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cypress Gardens, FL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cypress Gardens, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cypress Gardens, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.82k ± 964
White (Hispanic)
671 ± 456
Other (Hispanic)
636 ± 469

22.8%

Hispanic Population

2.29k people

22.8% of the people in Cypress Gardens, FL are hispanic (2.29k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cypress Gardens, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

4.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

453 people

4.61%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

462 people

As of 2024, 4.5% of Cypress Gardens, FL residents (453 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cypress Gardens, FL was 4.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cypress Gardens, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
194 ± 126
Vietnam
168 ± 79
Gulf War (1990s)
99 ± 72

Cypress Gardens, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cypress Gardens, FL.

Health

91% of the population of Cypress Gardens, FL has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 8.66% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.97%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

8.66%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cypress Gardens, FL declined by 8.15% from 9.77% to 8.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cypress Gardens, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Cypress Gardens, FL employs 4.91k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cypress Gardens, FL were Retail Trade (692 people), Educational Services (683 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (677 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($110,741), Manufacturing ($102,817), and Educational Services ($63,897).

Employment

Occupations

4.91k

2024 Value

± 741

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 20.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cypress Gardens, FL declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 4.98k employees to 4.91k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cypress Gardens, FL, are Management Occupations (653 people), Sales & Related Occupations (623 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (580 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cypress Gardens, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.91k

2024 Value

± 741

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 20.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cypress Gardens, FL declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 4.98k employees to 4.91k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cypress Gardens, FL, are Retail Trade (692 people), Educational Services (683 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (677 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cypress Gardens, FL, though some of these residents may live in Cypress Gardens, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,779

Median earning men ± $9,515

$47,235

Median earning women ± $5,195

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($112,269), Manufacturing ($103,433), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,558).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,564), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,773), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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 Cypress Gardens, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cypress Gardens, FL was $287,100 in 2024, which is 0.863 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $270,600 to $287,100, a 6.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Cypress Gardens, FL is 75.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cypress Gardens, FL have an average commute time of 30.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cypress Gardens, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$287,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$19,891

$2,975

Median Property Taxes

±$489

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 Cypress Gardens, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cypress Gardens, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2024

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.6% of the housing units in Cypress Gardens, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cypress Gardens, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$75,483

Median Household Income

± $14,489

3.94k

Number of Households

± 582

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.94k households in Cypress Gardens, FL declined from $75,483 from the previous year's value of $85,997.

The following chart displays the households in Cypress Gardens, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cypress Gardens, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (86%)
Worked At Home (7.22%)
Other (3.83%)

In 2024, 86% of workers in Cypress Gardens, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.22%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.83%).

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

30.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cypress Gardens, FL have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Cypress Gardens, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cypress Gardens, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cypress Gardens, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cypress Gardens, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cypress Gardens, FL (1.12k out of 10.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cypress Gardens, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.