Apalachicola is a city located in Franklin County Florida. Apalachicola has a 2024 population of 2,437. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Apalachicola is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,337 in 2020.
The average household income in Apalachicola is $75,221 with a poverty rate of 17.95%. The median age in Apalachicola is 53.8 years: 56.4 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Apalachicola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,675 | 66.89% |
| Black or African American | 639 | 25.52% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 4.67% |
| Other race | 39 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,149 | 2.17 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.12 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 382 | 2.55 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 239 | 3.5 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 21 | 5.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 11.13% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 17.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 243 | 11.32% |
| High School Graduate | 587 | 27.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 8.48% |
| Some College | 254 | 11.83% |
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 | 1,540 | 1,263 | 451 |
| Black | 512 | 377 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | 24 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,993 | $0 | $35,257 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,389 | $0 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,214 | $32,692 | $17,727 |
| Overall | $29,065 | $29,269 | $28,800 |
| Some College | $29,704 | $0 | $30,486 |
$29,065
Average Earnings
$29,269
Average Male
$28,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.49% of Apalachicola residents speak only English, while 3.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 639 | 224 | 35.05% |
| White | 1,631 | 175 | 10.73% |
| Other | 39 | 39 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 39 | 79.59% |
| Multiple | 117 | 5 | 4.27% |
17.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
12%
Male Poverty Rate
22.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Apalachicola is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Apalachicola is Multiple, with 4.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.95% |
| Some College | 6.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.17% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,125 | $89,736 |
| Households | $61,322 | $75,221 |
| Married Families | $80,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $54,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 10.32% |
| Black | 31 | 5.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
67.73%
Born in Apalachicola
95.37%
Native Born
4.63%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
95.37% of Apalachicola residents were born in the United States, with 67.73% having been born in Florida. 1.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,562 | 25 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 2,537 | 25 | 1% |
| 2027 | 2,512 | 25 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 2,487 | 25 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 2,462 | 25 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 2,437 | 25 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 2,412 | 17 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 2,395 | 36 | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 2,359 | 22 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 2,337 | -18 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 2,355 | 23 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 2,332 | 37 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 2,295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,295 | 43 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 2,252 | 24 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 2,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2,228 | -12 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 2,240 | 19 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 2,221 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 2,226 | 0 | 0% |