City · Florida
Carrabelle, Florida
Carrabelle, city, in Franklin County, Florida. Carrabelle had 2,572 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,606 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,438 (±16). GEOID 1210725.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,572
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,606 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,438 ±16
Median household income
$49,792
±$11,924 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$217,900
±$26,996 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$914
±$235 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Carrabelle and what county is it in?
Carrabelle is a city in Franklin County, Florida. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 544 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Carrabelle, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,572 people lived in Carrabelle on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Florida grew 8.9%. The 2020 Census counted 2,606 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,438 (±16).
| Measure | Carrabelle | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,438 ±16 | 12,553 | −208 |
| Households | 389 ±63 | 4,949 | −231 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.37 | 2.21 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 765 ±91 | 8,562 | −221 |
Carrabelle's population since 2000
From 1,303 in 2000 to 2,572 in 2025: up 97.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle?
The median resident of Carrabelle is 37.9 years old; 6.2% are under 18 and 9.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.7%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carrabelle | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±6.5 | 50.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.4% ±2.9 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Male | 80.0% ±3.0 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% ±4.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.9% ±4.5 pts | 78.4% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.7% ±5.1 pts | 10.6% | +9.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4% ±3.7 pts | 4.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.6% ±4.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 32.5% ±8.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5% ±7.5 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.5% ±6.4 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.2% ±2.5 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 70.6% ±6.8 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Carrabelle earn?
Half of Carrabelle's 389 households earn less than $49,792 a year (±$11,924), against $64,105 in Franklin County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $47,005 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carrabelle | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,792 ±$11,924 | $64,105 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,542 ±$12,286 | $86,720 | – |
| Per capita income | $10,936 ±$1,938 | $35,524 | −$5,125 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.6% ±8.8 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.8% ±23.7 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.1% ±13.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% ±8.2 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 69.2% ±11.0 pts | 89.5% | – |
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 Carrabelle?
Owners occupy 67.4% of Carrabelle's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $217,900 by its owner (±$26,996). The median renter pays $914 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carrabelle | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $217,900 ±$26,996 | $273,300 | +$80,185 |
| Median gross rent | $914 ±$235 | $1,049 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1% ±26.5 pts | 45.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,170 ±$117 | $1,698 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4% ±10.6 pts | 80.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.6% ±10.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Housing units | 765 ±91 | 8,562 | −221 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±4.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 34.9% ±14.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.3% ±8.9 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.9% ±5.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.6% ±4.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±3.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1% ±4.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±6.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
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 do people in Carrabelle work and get to work?
70.9% of Carrabelle's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Carrabelle | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 18.1% ±3.6 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9% ±12.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.9% ±10.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±14.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±4.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min ±5.4 | 19.3 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 Carrabelle?
1 census tract lies mostly in Carrabelle, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.01Franklin County | 1,977 | $64,583 |
| Tract 9702Franklin County | 3,818 | $67,588 |
| Tract 9701.02Franklin County | 1,833 | $78,029 |
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 Carrabelle) · Census block assignment files
How does Carrabelle compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Carrabelle is the 6,814th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 276th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Carrabelle ranks 659th 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 | 276th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 300th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 655th | 770 |
| Median household income | 659th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 761st | 763 |
| Median home value | 605th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 664th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 724th | 733 |
| Median age | 569th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 461st | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 566th | 764 |
Carrabelle's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle?
13 of the 57 figures for Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle.