Population 45,342 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Suwannee County
Household size in Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Suwannee County average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.68 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Suwannee County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally.
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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Suwannee County than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. Suwannee County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Florida counties.
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 Suwannee County
Renters in Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Suwannee County rent their homes (25.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 60.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.0% of the housing in Suwannee 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 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Suwannee County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Florida. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $661 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $743 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $911 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$249 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Suwannee County runs $911 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $249 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Suwannee County
Bachelor's degrees in Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Suwannee County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.5% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Suwannee County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, 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 Suwannee County
| Period | Suwannee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Suwannee 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%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, 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).
Suwannee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee County | 2.76 | 44.3 | 13.1% | 25.1% | 16.0% | 1991 | $911 | 16.7% | 85.5% | 5.6% |
| Lafayette County | 2.91 | 42.0 | 9.4% | 22.8% | 16.1% | 1990 | $843 | 10.3% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
| Hamilton County | 2.81 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 1990 | $785 | 12.2% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
| Columbia County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 14.4% | 27.5% | 10.6% | 1989 | $1,045 | 17.0% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Madison County | 2.35 | 44.4 | 10.8% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1987 | $879 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 5.9% |
| Echols County | 3.29 | 31.4 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1988 | $1,038 | 15.1% | 82.6% | 1.6% |
| Gilchrist County | 2.55 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 8.4% | 1997 | $1,040 | 15.7% | 86.9% | 3.3% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 5.2% |
| Union County | 2.59 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 1991 | $942 | 12.6% | 82.4% | 5.5% |
| Baker County | 2.89 | 35.3 | 8.9% | 14.9% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,327 | 18.1% | 87.5% | 4.7% |
| Bradford County | 2.65 | 41.2 | 15.5% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 1985 | $958 | 14.9% | 83.5% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Burnet County, TX · Boone County, IL · Sweetwater County, WY · Summit County, UT · Bristol County, RI · Sullivan County, NH · Stokes County, NC · Stevens County, WA · Brown County, TX · Bryan County, GA
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 Suwannee 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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