Port LaBelle is a CDP located in Glades County Florida. Port LaBelle has a 2024 population of 6,246. Port LaBelle is currently growing at a rate of 3.21% annually and its population has increased by 20.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,189 in 2020.
The average household income in Port LaBelle is $78,647 with a poverty rate of 12.44%. The median age in Port LaBelle is 33.4 years: 34 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port LaBelle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,130 | 60.24% |
| Two or more races | 1,744 | 25.44% |
| Other race | 872 | 12.72% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,522 | 2.72 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 1,060 | 3.32 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 815 | 1.21 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 503 | 3.67 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 144 | 3.49 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 442 | 10.4% |
| Associates Degree | 596 | 14.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 619 | 14.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 0.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,219 | 28.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 709 | 16.68% |
| Some College | 632 | 14.87% |
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 | 2,533 | 1,468 | 248 |
| White | 1,538 | 1,452 | 395 |
| 2+ Races | 1,000 | 738 | 194 |
| Other Race | 684 | 365 | 54 |
| Black | 69 | 69 | 9 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,538 | $0 | $52,866 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,194 | $45,284 | $34,865 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,422 | $38,509 | $20,956 |
| Overall | $39,989 | $43,529 | $36,333 |
| Some College | $48,550 | $71,201 | $45,177 |
$39,989
Average Earnings
$43,529
Average Male
$36,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.81% of Port LaBelle residents speak only English, while 59.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,277 | 606 | 14.17% |
| White | 2,379 | 244 | 10.26% |
| Multiple | 1,744 | 177 | 10.15% |
12.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.05%
Male Poverty Rate
16.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port LaBelle is Hispanic, with 14.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port LaBelle is Multiple, with 10.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.72% |
| High School | 7.88% |
| Some College | 7.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.04% |
| Male Employed | 7.93% |
| Female Employed | 6.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,776 | $77,877 |
| Households | $53,648 | $78,647 |
| Married Families | $102,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,111 | $58,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
160
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
4%
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
51.88%
Born in Port LaBelle
65.29%
Native Born
34.71%
Foreign Born
19.28%
Non Citizen
15.43%
Naturalized
65.29% of Port LaBelle residents were born in the United States, with 51.88% having been born in Florida. 19.28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,246 | 194 | 3.21% |
| 2023 | 6,052 | 194 | 3.31% |
| 2022 | 5,858 | 371 | 6.76% |
| 2021 | 5,487 | 298 | 5.74% |
| 2020 | 5,189 | -159 | -2.97% |
| 2019 | 5,348 | 348 | 6.96% |
| 2018 | 5,000 | 417 | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 4,583 | 179 | 4.06% |
| 2016 | 4,404 | 19 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 4,385 | 203 | 4.85% |
| 2014 | 4,182 | -232 | -5.26% |
| 2013 | 4,414 | -284 | -6.05% |
| 2012 | 4,698 | 587 | 14.28% |
| 2011 | 4,111 | 581 | 16.46% |
| 2010 | 3,530 | 0 | 0% |