Key West, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
24,495
Unemployment
2.0%
Poverty
10.8%
Median Home
$686,700
Median Income
$73,029
Median Rent
$1,877
Key West SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
10
Key West, FL Crime Report
556
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,310.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.50%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Key West / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 556 | 2,310.9 | 2,153.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 106 | 440.6 | 383.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 17 | 70.7 | 62.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 65 | 270.2 | 280.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 450 | 1,870.3 | 1,769.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 43 | 178.7 | 240.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 349 | 1,450.5 | 1,352.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 58 | 241.1 | 176.1 | 246.0 |
Key West, FL Cost Of Living
145
Key West's Overall Cost Of Living
Key West's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Key West | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 233 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 106 | 100 | |
Key West, FL Photos
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Rankings for Key West in Florida
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Population over time in Key West
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,495 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 25,085 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 25,316 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 26,039 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 25,366 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 25,187 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 24,934 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 24,657 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 24,495 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 24,413 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Key West
| Race | Key West | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.6% | 53.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.6% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 25.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Key West
| Gender | Key West | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Key West for adults over 25
| Education | Key West | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Key West, Florida
| Income | Key West | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.8% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
