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 $76,038 with a poverty rate of 20.74%. The median age in LaBelle is 38.3 years: 35.5 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of LaBelle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,900 | 78.58% |
| Two or more races | 792 | 15.96% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 73 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,578 | 2.92 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 836 | 3.08 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 278 | 1.05 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 244 | 4.93 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 220 | 2.48 | 55 | 45 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 625 | 18.68% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 4.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,093 | 32.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 418 | 12.5% |
| Some College | 539 | 16.11% |
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 | 1,718 | 923 | 118 |
| White | 1,309 | 1,119 | 278 |
| 2+ Races | 573 | 358 | 83 |
| Black | 133 | 93 | 13 |
| Other Race | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $28,669 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,071 | $40,208 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,306 | $30,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,383 | $55,587 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,619 | $37,515 | $40,729 |
| Some College | $36,313 | $35,662 | $57,885 |
$37,619
Average Earnings
$37,515
Average Male
$40,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.41% of LaBelle residents speak only English, while 44.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,900 | 715 | 24.66% |
| Multiple | 785 | 220 | 28.03% |
| White | 1,365 | 122 | 8.94% |
| Black | 59 | 13 | 22.03% |
| Other | 73 | 9 | 12.33% |
20.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.48%
Male Poverty Rate
19.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in LaBelle is Multiple, with 28.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in LaBelle is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.31% |
| High School | 22.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.95% |
| Some College | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 72.41% |
| Male Employed | 12.1% |
| Female Employed | 1.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,605 | $83,733 |
| Households | $49,371 | $76,038 |
| Married Families | $59,496 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,536 | $31,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.66% |
| Black | 7 | 4.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
43.12%
Born in LaBelle
80.6%
Native Born
19.4%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
15.21%
Naturalized
80.6% of LaBelle residents were born in the United States, with 43.12% having been born in Florida. 4.19% 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% |