Pahokee, Florida Population 2022
Pahokee is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Pahokee has a 2020 population of 6,333. Pahokee is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 8.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,822 in 2010.
The average household income in Pahokee is $39,519 with a poverty rate of 37.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $706 per month, and the median house value is $108,800. The median age in Pahokee is 35.2 years, 34.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
Pahokee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahokeewas:
- Black or African American: 51.62%
- White: 29.91%
- Two or more races: 13.51%
- Other race: 4.72%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,880 | 29.91% |
| Black or African American | 3,245 | 51.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 297 | 4.72% |
| Two or More Races | 849 | 13.51% |
Pahokee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,718 | 3.34 | 43 |
| Married | 878 | 4.37 | 56.9 |
| Male | 128 | 3.08 | 29.7 |
| Female | 221 | 4.35 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 491 | 1.1 | 27.1 |
4.2
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 855 | 21.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 706 | 17.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,090 | 27.56% |
| Some College | 540 | 13.65% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 4.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 505 | 12.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 1.67% |
Pahokee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 434 | 100 | 92 |
| Black | 2,132 | 1,507 | 378 |
| White | 762 | 664 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 991 | 148 | 10 |
| Native American | 5 | ||
| Other Race | 151 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.20%.
Pahokee Language by Age
Pahokee Language
63.67% of Pahokee residents speak only English, while 36.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.25% of the population.
Pahokee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 869 | 222 | 25.55% |
| Black | 2,981 | 758 | 25.43% |
| Other | 279 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 833 | 741 | 88.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,885 | 1,207 | 64.03% |
37.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.98%
Male Poverty Rate
37.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pahokee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahokee is White, with 25.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahokee is Hispanic, with 64.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.34%.
Pahokee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Pahokee Married by Age and Sex
Pahokee Marriage
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.
Pahokee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 6.83% |
| Black | 163 | 6.85% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.49% |
Pahokee Veterans by Education
26.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.4%
Employment Rate
23.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.17%
Born in Pahokee
83.87%
Native Born
16.13%
Foreign Born
6.82%
Non Citizen
9.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.87% of Pahokee residents were born in the United States, with 63.17% having been born in Florida. 6.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 4,766 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 4,472 | -294 | -0.63% |
| 1960 | 4,709 | 237 | 0.52% |
| 1970 | 5,663 | 954 | 1.86% |
| 1980 | 6,346 | 683 | 1.15% |
| 1990 | 6,822 | 476 | 0.73% |
| 2000 | 5,985 | -837 | -1.30% |
| 2010 | 5,822 | -163 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 5,983 | 161 | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 6,027 | 44 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 6,078 | 51 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 6,124 | 46 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 6,176 | 52 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 6,233 | 57 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 6,279 | 46 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 6,309 | 30 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 6,315 | 6 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 6,321 | 6 | 0.10% |
| 2021 | 6,327 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 6,333 | 6 | 0.09% |