Population 12,563 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glades County
Household size in Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.15 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Glades County has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.85, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Glades County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Glades County (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Glades County
Renters in Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.9% of households in Glades County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 68.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only four of Florida's 67 counties have a lower share of renters.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.0% of the housing in Glades County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 9.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Glades County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $894 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $697 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $931 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $892 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$1 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Glades County costs $892 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 Glades County
Bachelor's degrees in Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Glades County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Glades County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Florida counties.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.6% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Glades County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Florida counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only three of 67.
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 Glades County
| Period | Glades County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Glades County is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Florida as a whole (4.8%). Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Glades County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glades County | 2.52 | 48.6 | 11.9% | 14.9% | 25.0% | 1993 | $892 | 14.0% | 76.6% | 5.6% |
| Hendry County | 2.92 | 36.8 | 19.8% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 1993 | $1,172 | 13.7% | 68.0% | 4.1% |
| Okeechobee County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 17.8% | 1989 | $1,105 | 15.5% | 79.4% | 4.9% |
| Highlands County | 2.28 | 52.1 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 1986 | $1,160 | 20.7% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| DeSoto County | 2.64 | 45.3 | 13.3% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 1988 | $918 | 11.7% | 73.9% | 9.7% |
| Lee County | 2.59 | 48.5 | 9.5% | 25.7% | 19.9% | 1997 | $1,840 | 31.3% | 90.2% | 4.1% |
| Collier County | 2.56 | 51.8 | 8.4% | 23.4% | 23.3% | 1998 | $2,053 | 39.8% | 89.3% | 4.0% |
| Charlotte County | 2.22 | 58.3 | 6.0% | 16.2% | 20.0% | 1992 | $1,573 | 26.9% | 92.7% | 4.9% |
| Hardee County | 3.12 | 36.6 | 17.4% | 28.6% | 16.0% | 1988 | $985 | 12.1% | 75.6% | 4.8% |
| St. Lucie County | 2.75 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,825 | 26.2% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| Martin County | 2.50 | 51.1 | 7.4% | 20.4% | 17.1% | 1987 | $1,757 | 36.9% | 92.2% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Polk County, NC · Jefferson County, NE · Jenkins County, GA · Jewell County, KS · Jim Hogg County, TX · Johnson County, GA · Johnson County, IL · Johnson County, NE · Kewaunee County, WI · King William County, VA
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 Glades County. 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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