Population 84,140 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Apopka
Household size in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Apopka are large by national standards, averaging 3.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.74, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Apopka is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Orlando area, where the median age is 39.4. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Apopka than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Apopka
Renters in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.9% of households in Apopka rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a quarter of owners (26.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Apopka: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Apopka has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Florida cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Apopka has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,192 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,147 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,391 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,972 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$779 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Apopka pays $1,972 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $779 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Apopka
Bachelor's degrees in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Apopka (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Orlando area overall (37.4%). The share with a degree is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Apopka is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Orlando area as a whole (91.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Apopka
| Period | Apopka | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Apopka than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Apopka compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka | 3.03 | 40.9 | 8.8% | 20.9% | 6.1% | 1997 | $1,972 | 33.8% | 88.5% | 4.0% |
| South Apopka | 2.88 | 37.9 | 16.8% | 28.4% | 9.1% | 1995 | $1,950 | 24.8% | 83.6% | 9.2% |
| Forest City | 2.66 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 40.3% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,794 | 38.4% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Zellwood | 2.11 | 61.0 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 13.8% | 1990 | $1,786 | 25.4% | 92.6% | 2.0% |
| Wekiwa Springs | 2.58 | 45.7 | 6.0% | 22.4% | 6.4% | 1981 | $2,480 | 53.7% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
| Lockhart | 2.92 | 35.6 | 22.2% | 33.0% | 10.2% | 1981 | $1,630 | 28.1% | 88.3% | 11.0% |
| Mount Plymouth | 2.75 | 37.7 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 12.2% | 1995 | $1,895 | 21.3% | 91.4% | 9.4% |
| Altamonte Springs | 2.40 | 39.6 | 14.6% | 48.6% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,733 | 37.0% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| Ocoee | 3.15 | 36.8 | 11.6% | 26.9% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,839 | 33.4% | 86.9% | 4.9% |
| Pine Hills | 3.44 | 35.0 | 23.2% | 45.6% | 6.7% | 1980 | $1,623 | 13.7% | 78.8% | 12.6% |
| Eatonville | 2.66 | 33.1 | 20.9% | 77.0% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,429 | 16.8% | 84.1% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Apopka. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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