Fisher Island, FL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,026
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.5
    1.8% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    3.8%
    InfinityM% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $250,001
    2024 Median Property Value
    $2M
    2024 Employed Population
    308
    4.05% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Fisher Island, 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.

    93.8% of the residents in Fisher Island, FL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Fisher Island, FL was $2M, and the homeownership rate was 94.9%.

    Population & Diversity

    Fisher Island, FL is home to a population of 1.03k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 21.2% of Fisher Island, FL residents were born outside of the country (218 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (885 people) in Fisher Island, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73 White (Hispanic) and 27 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    93.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.8% of Fisher Island, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fisher Island, FL was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fisher Island, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      885 ± 397
    2. White (Hispanic)
      73 ± 71
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      27 ± 43
    9.75%
    Hispanic Population
    100 people

    In 2024, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (885 people) in Fisher Island, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73 White (Hispanic) and 27 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.75% of the people in Fisher Island, FL are hispanic (100 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    21.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    218 people
    22%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    183 people

    As of 2024, 21.2% of Fisher Island, FL residents (218 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 Fisher Island, FL was 22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      56 ± 84
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      26 ± 45

    Fisher Island, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fisher Island, FL.

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    Health

    96.1% of the population of Fisher Island, FL has health coverage, with 27% on employee plans, 2.63% on Medicaid, 34.9% on Medicare, 31.6% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 6.63% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 39.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.9%
    Uninsured
    27%
    Employer Coverage
    2.63%
    Medicaid
    34.9%
    Medicare
    31.6%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fisher Island, FL declined by 12.5% from 4.46% to 3.9%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Fisher Island, FL employs 308 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fisher Island, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (74 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (45 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (43 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($250,001) and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($147,188).

    Occupations

    308
    2024 Value
    ± 169
    −4.05%
    1 Year decline
    ± 80.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fisher Island, FL declined at a rate of −4.05%, from 321 employees to 308 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fisher Island, FL, are Management Occupations (192 people), Personal Care & Service Occupations (48 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fisher Island, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    308
    2024 Value
    ± 169
    −4.05%
    1 Year decline
    ± 80.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fisher Island, FL declined at a rate of −4.05%, from 321 employees to 308 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fisher Island, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (74 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (45 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (43 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fisher Island, FL, though some of these residents may live in Fisher Island, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $250,001
    Median earning men ± $0
    $50,234
    Median earning women ± $37,686

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($250,001).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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.

    US Senators from Florida

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    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    Property

    $389
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$150

    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 Fisher Island, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    94.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    45.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 94.9% of the housing units in Fisher Island, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 93.9%.

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    410
    Number of Households
    ± 164

    The following chart displays the households in Fisher Island, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fisher Island, 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.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Worked At Home (87%)
    2. Other (6.85%)
    3. Drove Alone (6.16%)

    In 2024, 87% of workers in Fisher Island, FL worked at home, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.85%) and those who drove alone to work (6.16%).

    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.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty & Diversity

    3.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fisher Island, FL (39 out of 1.03k 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 Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fisher Island, FL is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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.

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