Harlem is a CDP located in Hendry County Florida. Harlem has a 2024 population of 2,562. Harlem is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -5.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,705 in 2020.
The average household income in Harlem is $60,266 with a poverty rate of 5.21%. The median age in Harlem is 33 years: 23.4 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harlem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,050 | 100% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 956 | 3.19 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Married | 331 | 4.79 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 319 | 3.31 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.2 | 15.3 | 84.7 |
| Male | 12 | 4.75 | 100 | 0 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 20.55% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 9.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.02% |
| High School Graduate | 887 | 56.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 144 | 9.16% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,572 | 1,202 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 76.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 1.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,383 | $52,101 | $32,995 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,809 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,768 | $50,889 | $31,909 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,768
Average Earnings
$50,889
Average Male
$31,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Harlem residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,050 | 159 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 100% |
5.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.37%
Male Poverty Rate
5.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harlem is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harlem is Black, with 5.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.92% |
| High School | 2.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.11% |
| Female Employed | 3.89% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,627 | $67,312 |
| Households | $44,960 | $60,266 |
| Married Families | $85,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,102 | $44,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
14.1%
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
88%
Born in Harlem
92.59%
Native Born
7.41%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
4.56%
Naturalized
92.59% of Harlem residents were born in the United States, with 88% having been born in Florida. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,562 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 2,569 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 2,576 | 65 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 2,511 | -194 | -7.17% |
| 2020 | 2,705 | 328 | 13.8% |
| 2019 | 2,377 | -65 | -2.66% |
| 2018 | 2,442 | -122 | -4.76% |
| 2017 | 2,564 | 333 | 14.93% |
| 2016 | 2,231 | -116 | -4.94% |
| 2015 | 2,347 | -233 | -9.03% |
| 2014 | 2,580 | 78 | 3.12% |
| 2013 | 2,502 | -56 | -2.19% |
| 2012 | 2,558 | -448 | -14.9% |
| 2011 | 3,006 | 348 | 13.09% |
| 2010 | 2,658 | 0 | 0% |