South Highpoint, FL

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2021 Population

5,744

1.71% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

8% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.5%

16.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,504

10.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$104,000

10.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South Highpoint, FL had a population of 5.74k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $48,504. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Highpoint, FL declined from 5,844 to 5,744, a −1.71% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,010 to $48,504, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Highpoint, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (36.5%), White (Hispanic) (30%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Other (Hispanic) (7.47%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7%).

None of the households in South Highpoint, 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.

89.9% of the residents in South Highpoint, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Highpoint, FL are Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (437 degrees awarded in 2021) and National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay (420 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Highpoint, FL was $104,000, and the homeownership rate was 45%.

Most people in South Highpoint, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South Highpoint, FL was 2 cars per household.

United States Florida Pinellas County, FL Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Greater Largo City PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

South Highpoint, FL is home to a population of 5.74k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.5% of South Highpoint, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.41k people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.1k people) in South Highpoint, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.72k White (Hispanic) and 824 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.9%

2021 Citizenship

90%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.9% of South Highpoint, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Highpoint, FL was 90%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Highpoint, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.1k ± 523
White (Hispanic)
1.72k ± 778
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
824 ± 316

39.4%

Hispanic Population

2.26k people

39.4% of the people in South Highpoint, FL are hispanic (2.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Highpoint, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

24.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.41k people

22.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.34k people

As of 2021, 24.5% of South Highpoint, FL residents (1.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Highpoint, FL was 22.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
165 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
162 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
27 ± 35

South Highpoint, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Highpoint, FL employs 2.66k people. The largest industries in South Highpoint, FL are Accommodation & Food Services (412 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (394 people), and Retail Trade (324 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($105,625), Public Administration ($58,472), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,375).

Employment

Occupations

2.66k

2021 Value

± 437

−0.15%

1 Year decline

± 22.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Highpoint, FL declined at a rate of −0.15%, from 2.67k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Highpoint, FL, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (362 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (291 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (290 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Highpoint, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.66k

2021 Value

± 437

−0.15%

1 Year decline

± 22.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Highpoint, FL declined at a rate of −0.15%, from 2.67k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Highpoint, FL, are Accommodation & Food Services (412 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (394 people), and Retail Trade (324 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Highpoint, FL, though some of these residents may live in South Highpoint, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$25,096

Median earning men ± $7,650

$27,920

Median earning women ± $9,779

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,813), Other Services Except Public Administration ($41,208), and Manufacturing ($35,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Retail Trade ($105,226), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,625), and Public Administration ($39,659).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Highpoint, FL awarded 857 degrees. The student population of South Highpoint, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,099 male students and 307 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Highpoint, FL are White (472 and 55.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (155 and 18.1%), Black or African American (141 and 16.5%), and Two or More Races (35 and 4.1%).

The largest universities in South Highpoint, FL by number of degrees awarded are Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (437 and 51%) and National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay (420 and 49%).

The most popular majors in South Highpoint, FL are Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (409 and 47.7%), Child Care & Support Services Management (166 and 19.4%), and Electrician (54 and 6.3%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Highpoint, FL was $104,000 in 2021, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $94,000 to $104,000, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in South Highpoint, FL is 45%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Highpoint, FL have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Highpoint, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$104,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$49,389

$838

Median Property Taxes

±$226

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 South Highpoint, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

45%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45% of the housing units in South Highpoint, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in South Highpoint, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$48,504

Median Household Income

± $8,629

1.86k

Number of Households

± 351

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.86k households in South Highpoint, FL grew to $48,504 from the previous year's value of $44,010.

The following chart displays the households in South Highpoint, 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 South Highpoint, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (65.4%)
Carpooled (19.4%)
Walked (4.1%)

In 2021, 65.4% of workers in South Highpoint, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19.4%) and those who walked to work (4.1%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Highpoint, FL have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in South Highpoint, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Highpoint, FL (1.18k out of 5.74k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Highpoint, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

77.8% of the population of South Highpoint, FL has health coverage, with 26.1% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 6.44% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 6.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see 1144 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.439% increase from the previous year (1139 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 442 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,144 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pinellas County, FL

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see an average of 1,144 patients per year. This represents a 0.439% increase from the previous year (1,139 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pinellas County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.2%

Uninsured

26.1%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

6.44%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

6.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Highpoint, FL grew by 0.0962% from 22.2% to 22.2%.

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