Population 37,179 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pace
Household size in Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Pace average 2.82 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.75, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pace is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west. Pace is younger than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Pace (11.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Pace
Renters in Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.7% of households in Pace rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Pace are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only 38 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Pace has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,038 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,124 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,754 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$809 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pace pays $1,754 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $809 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Pace
Bachelor's degrees in Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Pace than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pace is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Pace
| Period | Pace | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Pace is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 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).
Pace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 2.82 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,754 | 32.5% | 93.7% | 5.1% |
| Milton | 2.68 | 40.9 | 9.3% | 24.6% | 8.9% | 1995 | $1,482 | 30.3% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| Bagdad | 2.61 | 38.6 | 10.0% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 2004 | $1,061 | 30.2% | 93.9% | 1.3% |
| Ferry Pass | 2.18 | 37.7 | 12.1% | 51.0% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,437 | 35.6% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Gonzalez | 2.58 | 40.3 | 8.9% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,442 | 33.1% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
| Ensley | 2.43 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 42.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $1,456 | 19.9% | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| Cottage Hill | 3.51 | 30.2 | 18.2% | 9.5% | 11.8% | 1995 | $1,069 | 17.6% | 87.5% | 6.8% |
| Cantonment | 2.88 | 39.7 | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.6% | 1994 | $1,188 | 26.2% | 91.8% | 7.2% |
| East Milton | 2.61 | 42.2 | 12.2% | 13.7% | 7.3% | 1997 | $1,210 | 11.0% | 84.6% | 3.4% |
| Allentown | 2.57 | 47.0 | 6.6% | 14.7% | 13.7% | 1998 | $2,392 | 22.3% | 91.1% | 2.6% |
| Beulah | 2.78 | 40.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 2008 | $1,676 | 36.2% | 96.3% | 4.5% |
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 Pace. 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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