LaBelle is a city located in Hendry County Florida. LaBelle has a 2024 population of 5,308. LaBelle is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 6.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,962 in 2020.
The average household income in LaBelle is $78,836 with a poverty rate of 22.58%. The median age in LaBelle is 38 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of LaBelle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,692 | 73.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,031 | 20.45% |
| Other race | 162 | 3.21% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 3.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,656 | 2.84 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 885 | 3.37 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 417 | 1.12 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 227 | 4.06 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 127 | 2.59 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 596 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 356 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 987 | 29.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 605 | 17.84% |
| Some College | 517 | 15.24% |
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 | 1,853 | 893 | 174 |
| White | 1,320 | 1,148 | 279 |
| 2+ Races | 708 | 309 | 106 |
| Black | 132 | 63 | 12 |
| Other Race | 64 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $35,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $43,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,078 | $37,996 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,511 | $50,913 | $9,950 |
| Overall | $38,043 | $39,195 | $27,244 |
| Some College | $37,554 | $37,672 | $0 |
$38,043
Average Earnings
$39,195
Average Male
$27,244
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.54% of LaBelle residents speak only English, while 49.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,074 | 737 | 23.98% |
| Multiple | 1,014 | 447 | 44.08% |
| White | 1,472 | 178 | 12.09% |
| Black | 51 | 35 | 68.63% |
| Other | 162 | 10 | 6.17% |
22.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.94%
Male Poverty Rate
24.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in LaBelle is Black, with 68.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in LaBelle is Other, with 6.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.12% |
| High School | 21.82% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 81.13% |
| Male Employed | 7.31% |
| Female Employed | 1.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,092 | $92,451 |
| Households | $49,385 | $78,836 |
| Married Families | $62,242 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $34,817 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
166
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.46% |
| Black | 7 | 4.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
45.56%
Born in LaBelle
77.65%
Native Born
22.35%
Foreign Born
7.89%
Non Citizen
14.46%
Naturalized
77.65% of LaBelle residents were born in the United States, with 45.56% having been born in Florida. 7.89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,742 | 87 | 1.54% |
| 2028 | 5,655 | 87 | 1.56% |
| 2027 | 5,568 | 86 | 1.57% |
| 2026 | 5,482 | 87 | 1.61% |
| 2025 | 5,395 | 87 | 1.64% |
| 2024 | 5,308 | 86 | 1.65% |
| 2023 | 5,222 | 155 | 3.06% |
| 2022 | 5,067 | 61 | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 5,006 | 44 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 4,962 | -292 | -5.56% |
| 2019 | 5,254 | 72 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 5,182 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 5,175 | 105 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 5,070 | 95 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 4,975 | 89 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 4,886 | 65 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 4,821 | 14 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 4,807 | -54 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 4,861 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 4,859 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,210 | 1,507 | 55.75% |
| 1990 | 2,703 | -3,039 | -52.93% |