Harlem Heights is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. Harlem Heights has a 2024 population of 1,647. Harlem Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually but its population has increased by 20.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,362 in 2020.
The average household income in Harlem Heights is $80,615 with a poverty rate of 7.96%. The median age in Harlem Heights is 41.1 years: 41.2 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harlem Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 616 | 55.75% |
| Black or African American | 295 | 26.7% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 16.92% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 505 | 2.19 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.28 | 21.9 | 78.1 |
| Female | 168 | 3.37 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 90 | 2.49 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 2.72% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 14.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 438 | 59.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 6.53% |
| Some College | 47 | 6.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 473 | 425 | 19 |
| Black | 224 | 204 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 119 | 0 |
| White | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,553 | $31,720 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,965 | $31,868 | $32,069 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
$31,965
Average Earnings
$31,868
Average Male
$32,069
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.73% of Harlem Heights residents speak only English, while 41.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 752 | 42 | 5.59% |
| Black | 295 | 26 | 8.81% |
| White | 51 | 20 | 39.22% |
7.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.59%
Male Poverty Rate
10.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harlem Heights is White, with 39.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harlem Heights is Hispanic, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.47% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,607 | $80,452 |
| Households | $63,911 | $80,615 |
| Married Families | $91,652 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $80,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.6%
Male Marriage Rate
12.0%
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
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 7 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
87.6%
Labor Force Participation
79.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
55.2%
Born in Harlem Heights
70.23%
Native Born
29.77%
Foreign Born
20.18%
Non Citizen
9.59%
Naturalized
70.23% of Harlem Heights residents were born in the United States, with 55.2% having been born in Florida. 20.18% 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 | 1,647 | -24 | -1.44% |
| 2023 | 1,671 | -23 | -1.36% |
| 2022 | 1,694 | -195 | -10.32% |
| 2021 | 1,889 | 527 | 38.69% |
| 2020 | 1,362 | -595 | -30.4% |
| 2019 | 1,957 | 27 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 1,930 | 345 | 21.77% |
| 2017 | 1,585 | 294 | 22.77% |
| 2016 | 1,291 | -132 | -9.28% |
| 2015 | 1,423 | 287 | 25.26% |
| 2014 | 1,136 | -69 | -5.73% |
| 2013 | 1,205 | 242 | 25.13% |
| 2012 | 963 | -400 | -29.35% |
| 2011 | 1,363 | -612 | -30.99% |
| 2010 | 1,975 | 0 | 0% |