Key West, FL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Key West

White Street Gallery District / Midtown

Upper Duval / Old Town

Downtown / Bahama Village

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

Demographics of Key West

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.3%

Households with Children

21.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,927

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 10.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.1%
Working Age (35-54): 27.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.7%
Seniors (65+): 21.6%

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: 7.0%
High School / GED: 27.1%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.3%

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: 13.8%
Single Parents: 7.3%
Couples & Adults: 34.0%
Living Alone: 45.0%

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: 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.5%
Asian: 2.3%
Black or African American: 12.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 8.5%
Puerto Rican: 4.4%
Cuban: 39.6%
Dominican: 1.6%
Central American: 16.8%
South American: 9.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%

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: 39.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 60.1%

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: 33.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.2%
Caribbean: 45.5%
Other Black: 20.9%

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: 28.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 46.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 12.3%

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: 76.4%
Spanish: 15.0%
European & Indo-European: 6.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 3.4%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 83.6%

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