Glades County, FL

County

Demographics of Glades

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.4%

Households with Children

25.6%

School Enrollment K-12

751

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.7%
School Age (5-17): 10.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 28.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 26.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 24.7%
High School / GED: 34.8%
Some College or Associate's: 27.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.3%
Single Parents: 10.3%
Couples & Adults: 43.5%
Living Alone: 30.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 14.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 68.6%
Puerto Rican: 3.6%
Cuban: 11.1%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 1.9%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 49.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.2%
Other Black: 46.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 48.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 74.8%
Spanish: 22.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.0%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 84.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Glades County

Neighborhoods in Glades County

Lakeport / Sarasota Colony

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources