City · Florida
Apopka, Florida
Apopka, city, in Orange County, Florida. Apopka had 65,552 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 19.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 54,873 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,232 (±46). GEOID 1201700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
65,552
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,873 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,232 ±46
Median household income
$96,884
±$6,737 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$394,900
±$12,355 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,969
±$126 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Apopka and what county is it in?
Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida. It covers 35.2 square miles of land, 1,560 residents per square mile in 2020.
Apopka is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Apopka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 65,552 people lived in Apopka on July 1, 2025, up 19.4% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 54,873 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,232 (±46).
| Measure | Apopka | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,232 ±46 | 1,471,937 | +6,432 |
| Households | 19,324 ±605 | 527,776 | +2,140 |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.09 | 2.72 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,183 ±550 | 586,805 | +1,395 |
Apopka's population since 2000
From 26,642 in 2000 to 65,552 in 2025: up 146.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Apopka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Apopka?
The median resident of Apopka is 38.3 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 35.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.8%. 21.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Apopka | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±1.6 | 36.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±1.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±1.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±1.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.8% ±2.7 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.2% ±2.8 pts | 35.9% | −8.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.5% ±2.5 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.9% ±2.1 pts | 24.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.3% ±3.0 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6% ±1.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±1.8 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±1.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.8% ±3.3 pts | 39.3% | +11.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±2.0 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Apopka earn?
Half of Apopka's 19,324 households earn less than $96,884 a year (±$6,737), against $79,719 in Orange County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,296 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,588 after inflation. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Apopka | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,884 ±$6,737 | $79,719 | +$15,588 |
| Mean household income | $115,555 ±$5,894 | $111,342 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,625 ±$2,072 | $41,160 | +$3,217 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±2.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4% ±4.8 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1% ±2.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.1 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Apopka?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Apopka's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,900 by its owner (±$12,355). The median renter pays $1,969 a month including utilities, and 57.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Apopka | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,900 ±$12,355 | $390,100 | +$113,810 |
| Median gross rent | $1,969 ±$126 | $1,775 | +$374 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.5% ±8.2 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,046 ±$80 | $2,055 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7% ±2.8 pts | 56.8% | +5.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.3% ±2.8 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Housing units | 20,183 ±550 | 586,805 | +1,395 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±4.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3% ±2.5 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.2% ±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.2% ±2.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Apopka building?
Builders took permits for 1,338 new housing units in Apopka in 2025 (1,130 in single-family houses), 20.4 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Apopka work and get to work?
69.4% of Apopka's workers drive alone and 20.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Apopka | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±2.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.4% ±3.1 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.0% ±2.9 pts | 17.7% | +15.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.3 min ±1.3 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Apopka?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Apopka, and 10 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $39,338 (Tract 177.03) to $125,000 (Tract 177.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 178.12Orange County | 8,876 | $113,492 |
| Tract 177.01Orange County | 6,202 | $98,125 |
| Tract 175.04Orange County | 9,673 | $71,976 |
| Tract 178.10Orange County | 6,336 | $87,373 |
| Tract 178.11Orange County | 4,343 | $118,393 |
| Tract 175.03Orange County | 6,668 | $65,927 |
| Tract 177.03Orange County | 4,414 | $39,338 |
| Tract 178.14Orange County | 7,218 | $135,497 |
| Tract 176Orange County | 5,521 | $41,930 |
| Tract 175.05Orange County | 4,769 | $97,286 |
| Tract 179.02Orange County | 8,162 | $73,983 |
| Tract 179.01Orange County | 6,455 | $106,690 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Apopka) · Census block assignment files
How does Apopka compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Apopka is the 604th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 47th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Apopka ranks 164th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 47th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 39th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 454th | 770 |
| Median household income | 164th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 356th | 763 |
| Median home value | 266th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 386th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 240th | 733 |
| Median age | 559th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 301st | 760 |
| Work from home | 198th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 179th | 764 |
Apopka's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Apopka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Apopka?
6 of the 57 figures for Apopka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Apopka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Apopka.