Sebring is a city located in Highlands County Florida. Sebring has a 2024 population of 11,759. It is also the county seat of Highlands County. Sebring is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,973 in 2020.
The average household income in Sebring is $64,834 with a poverty rate of 28.64%. The median age in Sebring is 46.3 years: 46.9 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sebring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,189 | 65.32% |
| Black or African American | 2,117 | 19.23% |
| Other race | 873 | 7.93% |
| Two or more races | 642 | 5.83% |
| Asian | 159 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,759 | 2.14 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 2,322 | 1.23 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Married | 1,585 | 3.03 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 561 | 3.21 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Male | 291 | 2.44 | 44 | 56 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 994 | 12.07% |
| Associates Degree | 634 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 824 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 517 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 3,095 | 37.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 824 | 10% |
| Some College | 1,349 | 16.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,277 | 4,348 | 1,031 |
| Hispanic | 1,566 | 1,022 | 152 |
| Black | 1,143 | 836 | 5 |
| Other Race | 491 | 223 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 479 | 326 | 128 |
| Asian | 117 | 87 | 49 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 42.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,315 | $0 | $46,591 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $98,654 | $43,200 |
| High School Graduate | $26,229 | $28,295 | $24,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,902 | $0 | $8,224 |
| Overall | $29,313 | $33,016 | $27,862 |
| Some College | $29,962 | $31,905 | $29,298 |
$29,313
Average Earnings
$33,016
Average Male
$27,862
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.94% of Sebring residents speak only English, while 22.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,995 | 1,212 | 60.75% |
| White | 5,578 | 941 | 16.87% |
| Hispanic | 2,341 | 712 | 30.41% |
| Multiple | 580 | 254 | 43.79% |
| Other | 834 | 185 | 22.18% |
28.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.6%
Male Poverty Rate
27.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sebring is Black, with 60.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sebring is White, with 16.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.41% |
| High School | 26.04% |
| Some College | 12.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 67.65% |
| Male Employed | 19.03% |
| Female Employed | 12.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,803 | $81,074 |
| Households | $38,024 | $64,834 |
| Married Families | $61,941 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,757 | $47,604 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
730
Number of Veterans
652
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 203 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| World War II | 44 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 313 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 615 | 9.39% |
| Black | 48 | 3.56% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.93% |
| Other Race | 29 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.2%
Employment Rate
12.7%
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
39.21%
Born in Sebring
87.66%
Native Born
12.34%
Foreign Born
6.49%
Non Citizen
5.85%
Naturalized
87.66% of Sebring residents were born in the United States, with 39.21% having been born in Florida. 6.49% 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 | 12,742 | 196 | 1.56% |
| 2028 | 12,546 | 197 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 12,349 | 197 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 12,152 | 196 | 1.64% |
| 2025 | 11,956 | 197 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 11,759 | 196 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 11,563 | 175 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 11,388 | 265 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 11,123 | 150 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 10,973 | 418 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 10,555 | 96 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 10,459 | 44 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 10,415 | 158 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 10,257 | 158 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 10,099 | 128 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 9,971 | 34 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 9,937 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 9,959 | -40 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 9,999 | -39 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 10,038 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,667 | 767 | 8.62% |
| 1990 | 8,900 | 164 | 1.88% |
| 1980 | 8,736 | 1,513 | 20.95% |
| 1970 | 7,223 | 284 | 4.09% |
| 1960 | 6,939 | 1,933 | 38.61% |
| 1950 | 5,006 | 1,851 | 58.67% |
| 1940 | 3,155 | 243 | 8.34% |
| 1930 | 2,912 | -9,830 | -77.15% |