Moore Haven is a city located in Glades County Florida. Moore Haven has a 2024 population of 1,693. It is also the county seat of Glades County. Moore Haven is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 7.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,577 in 2020.
The average household income in Moore Haven is $44,631 with a poverty rate of 23.88%. The median age in Moore Haven is 43.8 years: 46.3 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moore Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 918 | 45.13% |
| White | 752 | 36.97% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 167 | 8.21% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 820 | 2.45 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 391 | 1.01 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 258 | 3.6 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 96 | 4.94 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 75 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 276 | 20.07% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 2.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 0.95% |
| High School Graduate | 547 | 39.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 4.36% |
| Some College | 379 | 27.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 561 | 422 | 2 |
| White | 437 | 334 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 352 | 258 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 90 | 8 |
| Other Race | 87 | 82 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 94.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 7.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,250 | $0 | $44,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,563 | $43,462 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,563 | $36,574 | $26,386 |
| Some College | $26,727 | $0 | $26,603 |
$33,563
Average Earnings
$36,574
Average Male
$26,386
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.43% of Moore Haven residents speak only English, while 21.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 911 | 276 | 30.3% |
| Hispanic | 498 | 125 | 25.1% |
| White | 520 | 63 | 12.12% |
| Other | 155 | 32 | 20.65% |
| Multiple | 185 | 29 | 15.68% |
23.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.92%
Male Poverty Rate
20.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moore Haven is Black, with 30.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moore Haven is White, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.69% |
| High School | 16.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.69% |
| Some College | 9.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.76% |
| Male Employed | 8.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,086 | $65,512 |
| Households | $40,375 | $44,631 |
| Married Families | $75,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $20,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 128 | 17.34% |
| White | 68 | 10.38% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.89% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 8.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.32%
Born in Moore Haven
86.68%
Native Born
13.32%
Foreign Born
8.65%
Non Citizen
4.67%
Naturalized
86.68% of Moore Haven residents were born in the United States, with 60.32% having been born in Florida. 8.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,838 | 29 | 1.6% |
| 2028 | 1,809 | 29 | 1.63% |
| 2027 | 1,780 | 29 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 1,751 | 29 | 1.68% |
| 2025 | 1,722 | 29 | 1.71% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | 29 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 1,664 | 48 | 2.97% |
| 2022 | 1,616 | 30 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 1,586 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,577 | -246 | -13.49% |
| 2019 | 1,823 | 20 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 1,803 | 23 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1,780 | 23 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 1,757 | 45 | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 1,712 | 20 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 1,692 | 40 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 1,652 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,651 | -26 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 1,677 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,682 | 0 | 0% |