Moore Haven is a city located in Glades County Florida. Moore Haven has a 2024 population of 1,693. It is also the county seat of Glades County. Moore Haven is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 7.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,577 in 2020.
The average household income in Moore Haven is $45,195 with a poverty rate of 27.86%. The median age in Moore Haven is 33.8 years: 38.3 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moore Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 859 | 39.59% |
| White | 690 | 31.8% |
| Two or more races | 332 | 15.3% |
| Other race | 274 | 12.63% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 805 | 2.66 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.02 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 242 | 4.21 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Female | 143 | 4.09 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 84 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 291 | 21.41% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 2.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 3.09% |
| High School Graduate | 408 | 30.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 8.9% |
| Some College | 367 | 27.01% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 483 | 339 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 453 | 275 | 54 |
| White | 394 | 304 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 198 | 108 | 17 |
| Other Race | 161 | 122 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 77.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,179 | $46,548 | $23,938 |
| Overall | $29,871 | $45,952 | $23,063 |
| Some College | $28,382 | $0 | $28,180 |
$29,871
Average Earnings
$45,952
Average Male
$23,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.07% of Moore Haven residents speak only English, while 27.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 850 | 257 | 30.24% |
| Hispanic | 748 | 255 | 34.09% |
| White | 456 | 70 | 15.35% |
| Other | 263 | 39 | 14.83% |
| Multiple | 332 | 28 | 8.43% |
27.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.09%
Male Poverty Rate
23.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moore Haven is Hispanic, with 34.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moore Haven is Multiple, with 8.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.4% |
| High School | 25% |
| Some College | 16.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 93.02% |
| Female Employed | 13.24% |
| Male Employed | 9.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,344 | $62,835 |
| Households | $35,903 | $45,195 |
| Married Families | $86,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $18,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
214
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 102 | 14.55% |
| White | 79 | 14.13% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 7.41% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 13.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
62.81%
Born in Moore Haven
85.85%
Native Born
14.15%
Foreign Born
10.92%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
85.85% of Moore Haven residents were born in the United States, with 62.81% having been born in Florida. 10.92% 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 | 1,838 | 29 | 1.6% |
| 2028 | 1,809 | 29 | 1.63% |
| 2027 | 1,780 | 29 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 1,751 | 29 | 1.68% |
| 2025 | 1,722 | 29 | 1.71% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | 29 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 1,664 | 48 | 2.97% |
| 2022 | 1,616 | 30 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 1,586 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,577 | -246 | -13.49% |
| 2019 | 1,823 | 20 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 1,803 | 23 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1,780 | 23 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 1,757 | 45 | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 1,712 | 20 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 1,692 | 40 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 1,652 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,651 | -26 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 1,677 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,682 | 0 | 0% |