Pahokee is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Pahokee has a 2024 population of 5,566. Pahokee is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,512 in 2020.
The average household income in Pahokee is $53,570 with a poverty rate of 31.78%. The median age in Pahokee is 38 years: 42.2 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahokee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,971 | 53.55% |
| White | 1,025 | 18.48% |
| Two or more races | 972 | 17.52% |
| Other race | 466 | 8.4% |
| Native American | 114 | 2.05% |
| 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 | 1,498 | 3.36 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 683 | 4.63 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 440 | 1.12 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Female | 286 | 4.01 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 89 | 2.65 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
4.28
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 542 | 15.23% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 526 | 14.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 1.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,102 | 30.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 662 | 18.6% |
| Some College | 460 | 12.92% |
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 | 1,921 | 1,479 | 468 |
| Hispanic | 1,027 | 366 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 560 | 190 | 74 |
| White | 534 | 447 | 55 |
| Other Race | 205 | 161 | 0 |
| Native American | 57 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,833 | $0 | $70,833 |
| High School Graduate | $21,179 | $21,029 | $21,447 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,971 | $28,971 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,344 | $22,464 | $34,063 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $33,152 |
$30,344
Average Earnings
$22,464
Average Male
$34,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.54% of Pahokee residents speak only English, while 41.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,863 | 896 | 48.09% |
| Multiple | 955 | 724 | 75.81% |
| Black | 2,730 | 675 | 24.73% |
| White | 441 | 50 | 11.34% |
| Other | 466 | 44 | 9.44% |
31.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.98%
Male Poverty Rate
34.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahokee is Multiple, with 75.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahokee is Other, with 9.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.73% |
| High School | 29.69% |
| Some College | 23.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 95.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.76% |
| Male Employed | 9.13% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,138 | $61,281 |
| Households | $36,289 | $53,570 |
| Married Families | $51,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,017 | $35,028 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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
88
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 5.48% |
| Black | 35 | 1.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
23%
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
62.36%
Born in Pahokee
81.92%
Native Born
18.08%
Foreign Born
5.53%
Non Citizen
12.55%
Naturalized
81.92% of Pahokee residents were born in the United States, with 62.36% having been born in Florida. 5.53% 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 | 5,635 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 5,621 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 5,607 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 5,594 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 5,580 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 5,566 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 5,553 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 5,540 | 46 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 5,494 | -18 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 5,512 | -795 | -12.61% |
| 2019 | 6,307 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 6,297 | 25 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,272 | 44 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 6,228 | 56 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 6,172 | 52 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 6,120 | 43 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 6,077 | 49 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 6,028 | 44 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 5,984 | 161 | 2.76% |
| 2010 | 5,823 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,985 | -837 | -12.27% |
| 1990 | 6,822 | 476 | 7.5% |
| 1980 | 6,346 | 683 | 12.06% |
| 1970 | 5,663 | 954 | 20.26% |
| 1960 | 4,709 | 237 | 5.3% |
| 1950 | 4,472 | -294 | -6.17% |
| 1940 | 4,766 | -869 | -15.42% |