Hobe Sound is a CDP located in Martin County Florida. Hobe Sound has a 2024 population of 14,632. Hobe Sound is currently growing at a rate of 1.54% annually but its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Hobe Sound is $93,407 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in Hobe Sound is 56.2 years: 53.3 years for males, and 57.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hobe Sound was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,545 | 88.42% |
| Two or more races | 899 | 6.34% |
| Black or African American | 591 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,234 | 2.23 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 2,800 | 2.97 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 2,749 | 1.24 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 359 | 3.34 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Female | 326 | 3 | 58 | 42 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 840 | 7.43% |
| Associates Degree | 994 | 8.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,259 | 19.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 886 | 7.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,104 | 27.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 2,933 | 25.95% |
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 | 9,907 | 9,249 | 2,875 |
| Hispanic | 733 | 449 | 160 |
| Black | 434 | 280 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 410 | 267 | 72 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 22 |
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 | $57,684 | $71,451 | $50,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,875 | $112,206 | $95,417 |
| High School Graduate | $36,418 | $43,947 | $28,588 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,445 | $24,226 | $16,429 |
| Overall | $29,812 | $43,469 | $27,747 |
| Some College | $24,038 | $28,826 | $21,276 |
$29,812
Average Earnings
$43,469
Average Male
$27,747
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.28% of Hobe Sound residents speak only English, while 10.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,567 | 951 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,536 | 430 | 27.99% |
| Multiple | 899 | 398 | 44.27% |
| Black | 576 | 170 | 29.51% |
| Other | 64 | 16 | 25% |
11.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.74%
Male Poverty Rate
11.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hobe Sound is Multiple, with 44.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hobe Sound is White, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.56% |
| High School | 10.77% |
| Some College | 7.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.77% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Female Employed | 2.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,153 | $95,778 |
| Households | $62,677 | $93,407 |
| Married Families | $78,874 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,273 | $86,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,467
Number of Veterans
1,428
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 577 |
| Korea | 334 |
| First Gulf War | 202 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 761 |
| 65 to 74 | 377 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,359 | 12.45% |
| Black | 64 | 13.47% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 4.01% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.01% |
| Other Race | 10 | 18.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
31.7%
Born in Hobe Sound
91.86%
Native Born
8.14%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
4.2%
Naturalized
91.86% of Hobe Sound residents were born in the United States, with 31.7% having been born in Florida. 3.94% 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 | 14,632 | 222 | 1.54% |
| 2023 | 14,410 | 222 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 14,188 | 224 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 13,964 | -800 | -5.42% |
| 2020 | 14,764 | 761 | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 14,003 | 50 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 13,953 | -348 | -2.43% |
| 2017 | 14,301 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 14,318 | 773 | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 13,545 | 340 | 2.57% |
| 2014 | 13,205 | 588 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 12,617 | -284 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 12,901 | 1,154 | 9.82% |
| 2011 | 11,747 | 226 | 1.96% |
| 2010 | 11,521 | 0 | 0% |