South Apopka is a CDP located in Orange County Florida. South Apopka has a 2024 population of 7,974. South Apopka is currently growing at a rate of 2.06% annually and its population has increased by 10.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,234 in 2020.
The average household income in South Apopka is $54,259 with a poverty rate of 34.43%. The median age in South Apopka is 33.8 years: 31.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Apopka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,576 | 59.79% |
| White | 1,999 | 26.12% |
| Two or more races | 718 | 9.38% |
| Other race | 314 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,420 | 3.16 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 904 | 3.48 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.35 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 656 | 4.78 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Male | 135 | 2.93 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 936 | 18.84% |
| Associates Degree | 350 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 786 | 15.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 1.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,851 | 37.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 7.07% |
| Some College | 607 | 12.22% |
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 | 2,843 | 2,041 | 558 |
| Hispanic | 1,150 | 745 | 279 |
| White | 938 | 858 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 451 | 266 | 41 |
| Other Race | 208 | 140 | 36 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,037 | $25,556 | $28,452 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,669 | $0 | $44,118 |
| High School Graduate | $27,756 | $33,876 | $19,535 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,984 | $27,900 | $11,095 |
| Overall | $27,926 | $29,605 | $24,651 |
| Some College | $50,694 | $0 | $54,600 |
$27,926
Average Earnings
$29,605
Average Male
$24,651
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.72% of South Apopka residents speak only English, while 22.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,576 | 1,756 | 38.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,982 | 746 | 37.64% |
| Multiple | 718 | 427 | 59.47% |
| Other | 314 | 78 | 24.84% |
| White | 1,076 | 77 | 7.16% |
34.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.53%
Male Poverty Rate
37.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Apopka is Multiple, with 59.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Apopka is White, with 7.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.92% |
| High School | 14.75% |
| Some College | 11.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.12% |
| Female Employed | 24.33% |
| Male Employed | 7.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,482 | $62,201 |
| Households | $44,056 | $54,259 |
| Married Families | $66,980 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,318 | $31,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
322
Number of Veterans
322
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 280 | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.93% |
| White | 23 | 1.5% |
| Other Race | 19 | 6.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
59.7%
Born in South Apopka
82.28%
Native Born
17.72%
Foreign Born
9.94%
Non Citizen
7.77%
Naturalized
82.28% of South Apopka residents were born in the United States, with 59.7% having been born in Florida. 9.94% 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 | 7,974 | 161 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 7,813 | 160 | 2.09% |
| 2022 | 7,653 | -35 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 7,688 | 454 | 6.28% |
| 2020 | 7,234 | -147 | -1.99% |
| 2019 | 7,381 | 1,300 | 21.38% |
| 2018 | 6,081 | 556 | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 5,525 | -88 | -1.57% |
| 2016 | 5,613 | 241 | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 5,372 | -193 | -3.47% |
| 2014 | 5,565 | 68 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 5,497 | -418 | -7.07% |
| 2012 | 5,915 | 493 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 5,422 | -306 | -5.34% |
| 2010 | 5,728 | 0 | 0% |