Longwood is a city located in Seminole County Florida. Longwood has a 2024 population of 17,252. Longwood is currently growing at a rate of 2.73% annually and its population has increased by 11.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,420 in 2020.
The average household income in Longwood is $94,900 with a poverty rate of 9.45%. The median age in Longwood is 41.2 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Longwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,732 | 67.28% |
| Two or more races | 3,035 | 19.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,001 | 6.28% |
| Other race | 652 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 451 | 2.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,031 | 2.57 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 2,952 | 3.37 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 2,166 | 1.22 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 760 | 3.2 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 153 | 3.05 | 81 | 19 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 626 | 5.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,554 | 12.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,777 | 23.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,106 | 9.25% |
| High School Graduate | 2,988 | 24.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 457 | 3.82% |
| Some College | 2,451 | 20.5% |
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 | 7,463 | 6,946 | 2,561 |
| Hispanic | 2,834 | 2,345 | 788 |
| 2+ Races | 1,572 | 1,306 | 517 |
| Black | 830 | 803 | 229 |
| Other Race | 515 | 482 | 275 |
| Asian | 390 | 361 | 150 |
| Islander | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 53.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,101 | $58,150 | $51,761 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,114 | $88,750 | $70,000 |
| High School Graduate | $33,029 | $40,130 | $27,609 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,102 | $27,376 | $37,717 |
| Overall | $47,763 | $48,714 | $46,828 |
| Some College | $48,633 | $52,583 | $45,268 |
$47,763
Average Earnings
$48,714
Average Male
$46,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.17% of Longwood residents speak only English, while 20.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,895 | 769 | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 4,191 | 651 | 15.53% |
| Multiple | 3,029 | 324 | 10.7% |
| Other | 644 | 146 | 22.67% |
| Black | 977 | 38 | 3.89% |
9.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
11.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Longwood is Other, with 22.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Longwood is Black, with 3.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.71% |
| High School | 11.55% |
| Some College | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 6.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.89% |
| Male Employed | 1.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,027 | $114,422 |
| Households | $77,214 | $94,900 |
| Married Families | $105,815 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,440 | $57,168 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
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
1,283
Number of Veterans
1,122
Male Veterans
161
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 640 |
| Second Gulf War | 497 |
| Vietnam | 259 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 505 |
| 75+ | 262 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 112 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 10.36% |
| Hispanic | 308 | 10.34% |
| Black | 182 | 20.75% |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 7.82% |
| Other Race | 19 | 3.65% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
38.88%
Born in Longwood
86.15%
Native Born
13.85%
Foreign Born
5.13%
Non Citizen
8.72%
Naturalized
86.15% of Longwood residents were born in the United States, with 38.88% having been born in Florida. 5.13% 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 | 19,542 | 458 | 2.4% |
| 2028 | 19,084 | 458 | 2.46% |
| 2027 | 18,626 | 458 | 2.52% |
| 2026 | 18,168 | 458 | 2.59% |
| 2025 | 17,710 | 458 | 2.65% |
| 2024 | 17,252 | 458 | 2.73% |
| 2023 | 16,794 | -38 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 16,832 | 1,512 | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 15,320 | -100 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 15,420 | -138 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 15,558 | 442 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 15,116 | 75 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 15,041 | 88 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 14,953 | 955 | 6.82% |
| 2015 | 13,998 | 204 | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 13,794 | 32 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 13,762 | 49 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 13,713 | 40 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 13,673 | 25 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 13,648 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,745 | 429 | 3.22% |
| 1990 | 13,316 | 3,287 | 32.77% |
| 1980 | 10,029 | 6,826 | 213.11% |
| 1970 | 3,203 | -16,339 | -83.61% |