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 $69,790 with a poverty rate of 27.44%. The median age in Pahokee is 40.5 years: 43.4 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahokee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,871 | 51.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,214 | 21.92% |
| White | 983 | 17.75% |
| Other race | 376 | 6.79% |
| Native American | 95 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,459 | 3.46 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 787 | 4.32 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 303 | 3.68 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 282 | 1.19 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 87 | 2.34 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
3.97
Average Family Size
3.46
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 466 | 12.51% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 551 | 14.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,106 | 29.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 654 | 17.56% |
| Some College | 576 | 15.46% |
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 | 1,872 | 1,509 | 480 |
| Hispanic | 1,116 | 452 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 753 | 315 | 117 |
| White | 668 | 578 | 94 |
| Other Race | 173 | 138 | 0 |
| Native American | 44 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,463 | $0 | $46,800 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,141 | $0 | $74,141 |
| High School Graduate | $21,630 | $22,660 | $21,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,847 | $24,847 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,095 | $23,182 | $38,061 |
| Some College | $33,881 | $0 | $37,857 |
$32,095
Average Earnings
$23,182
Average Male
$38,061
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.78% of Pahokee residents speak only English, while 41.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,790 | 873 | 48.77% |
| Multiple | 1,172 | 799 | 68.17% |
| Black | 2,657 | 479 | 18.03% |
| White | 593 | 49 | 8.26% |
| Other | 376 | 35 | 9.31% |
27.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.49%
Male Poverty Rate
28.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahokee is Multiple, with 68.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahokee is White, with 8.26% 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 19.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.81% |
| High School | 21.12% |
| Some College | 13.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.7% |
| Male Employed | 9.98% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,875 | $74,351 |
| Households | $50,464 | $69,790 |
| Married Families | $61,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,178 | $49,415 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
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
113
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 10.71% |
| Black | 9 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
18%
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
58.39%
Born in Pahokee
80.07%
Native Born
19.93%
Foreign Born
4.96%
Non Citizen
14.97%
Naturalized
80.07% of Pahokee residents were born in the United States, with 58.39% having been born in Florida. 4.96% 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% |